Federalism in the United States | US government and civics | Khan Academy

From what language did the word "federalism" evolve?

• Hebrew

• French

• Greek

• Latin

Why is an analogy made between a federal style of government and a layer cake?

• Because the various layers are like the different branches of government all working together to taste good.

• Because the various layers were created at different times in history, but when piled together they are like the current government.

• Because various flavors are liked in various parts of the country, just like different states have different laws that better suit their people.

• Because the various layers are made separately, each with different responsibilities, or "flavors," but they have to work together to make it taste good.

How does the video describe how Federalism has now changed in the United States? 

• It's more like a marbled cake instead of a 3 layered cake.

• It's more like an apple pie instead of shepherds pie.

• It's more like an ice cream cone instead of a sandwich.

• It's more like a yellow onion instead of a red onion.

Powers given to Congress in our Constitution are known as...

• Enumerated or Expressed Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Inherent Powers

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers that are reserved to each individual state

• Powers that are shared between the Federal and State levels

• Powers that only belong to the federal government

If there is a national department of education, why is making decisions concerning education not considered a concurrent power?

• Because it is actually the opposite. State education departments contribute part of their funding to the Dept. of Education to better distribute funds nationally. 

• Because although the national government can influence decisions concerning eduction through things like issuing grant money, the final decisions around education still lie with the states.

• Because the Department of Education's name is misleading. It really has to do with educating immigration insofar as it helps immigrants understand their rights and responsibilities.