Gobierno Federal

The video tutorial explains the concept of a federal government, where power is shared between a strong central government and state or local governments. It highlights countries like Germany, Russia, Australia, and the United States that have federal systems. The US federal government is structured into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. The video discusses the unique powers of the federal government, such as foreign relations and currency minting, and contrasts them with state powers. It also covers the system of checks and balances that ensures power is balanced between federal and state governments, and concludes with a discussion on the benefits of a federal system.

Which of the following countries does not have a federal government system?

• France

• Australia

• Russia

• Germany

What is the primary role of the federal government in the United States?

• Managing local schools

• Conducting foreign relations

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Overseeing city parks

Which branch of the US federal government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judiciary

• State

What unique power does the federal government have that state governments do not?

• Issuing marriage licenses

• Conducting elections

• Declaring war

• Building roads

How does the system of checks and balances work between federal and state governments?

• Federal government can override state laws

• State governments can question federal actions

• Federal government appoints state governors

• State governments can declare war