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.

What is a federal government and how does it function?

List some countries that have a federal government.

What are the three branches of the federal government?

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

Explain the concept of checks and balances in the context of federal and state governments.