Understanding Federalism
A Grade 6 social studies worksheet on federalism, covering its definition, key concepts, and examples of shared powers.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the concept of federalism in government.
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central (federal) government and individual state or local governments. Each level of government has its own responsibilities, but they also share some powers.
1. Which of the following best describes federalism?
All power is held by a central government.
Power is divided between a central government and state governments.
States have all the power, and the central government has none.
Power is held by a king or queen.
2. In a federal system, power is shared between the government and the state governments.
3. The U.S. Constitution establishes a system of government.
4. All countries in the world use a federal system of government.
True
False
5. Give one example of a power that is typically held by the federal (national) government.
Match the level of government with its typical responsibility.
6. Federal Government
a. Issuing driver's licenses
7. State Government
b. Declaring war
8. Local Government
c. Providing fire department services