Understanding Federalism
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet exploring the concept of federalism, its principles, and its application in the United States government.
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Understanding Federalism
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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.
Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a national (federal) government and various regional (state) governments. Both levels of government have their own powers and responsibilities, but they also share some powers.
1. What is the main idea of federalism?
All power is held by the national government.
Power is divided between national and state governments.
States have more power than the national government.
Local governments have all the power.
2. Which of the following is an example of a power held by the federal government?
Establishing local schools
Issuing driver's licenses
Declaring war
Setting up local police departments
3. In a federal system, power is divided between the government and the governments.
4. The U.S. Constitution outlines the specific powers of both the federal government and the .
5. In the United States, education policy is primarily controlled by the federal government.
True
False
6. Both the federal and state governments have the power to collect taxes.
True
False
Match the power to the correct level of government.
7. Coining money
a. State Government
8. Establishing marriage laws
b. Federal Government
9. Building roads
c. Both Federal and State Government
10. In your own words, explain one advantage of a federal system of government.