Federal Government

The video tutorial explains the concept of a federal government, where a central authority shares power with state or local governments. It highlights examples of countries with federal systems, such as the US, Germany, and Australia. The US federal government is structured into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The video discusses the division of powers between federal and state governments, emphasizing the system of checks and balances. It concludes by encouraging viewers to consider the benefits of a federal government.

Which of the following best describes a federal government?

• A system where there is no central government.

• A system where local governments have more power than the central government.

• A system where power is shared between a central government and local governments.

• A system where a central government holds all the power.

Which countries are mentioned as having a federal government?

• Canada, Mexico, Japan

• United Kingdom, France, Italy

• Germany, Russia, Australia, United States

• China, India, Brazil

What are the three branches of the United States federal government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Presidential, Congressional, Supreme

• Federal, State, Local

• Military, Economic, Social

Which power is exclusive to the federal government in the United States?

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Regulating local schools

• Managing local police forces

• Conducting foreign relations

What system allows state governments to question the federal government's actions?

• Judicial review

• Bicameral legislature

• Checks and balances

• Federalism