Understanding Federalism
This worksheet explores the concept of federalism, its historical context, and its practical application in the United States government for Grade 9 social studies students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following best defines federalism?
A system where power is held by a single, central government.
A system where power is divided between a national government and several state governments.
A system where all power is held by local governments.
A system where a monarch holds absolute power.
2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves powers to the states?
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
3. The powers explicitly granted to the national government by the Constitution are known as powers.
4. Powers shared by both the federal and state governments are called powers.
5. The Supremacy Clause states that state laws are always superior to federal laws.
True
False
6. Cooperative federalism involves distinct and separate responsibilities for national and state governments.
True
False
7. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a federal system of government.
8. Provide an example of how federalism impacts your daily life.
Match the term on the left with its description on the right.
9. Reserved Powers
a. Powers granted to the national government.
10. Expressed Powers
b. Powers shared by both national and state governments.
11. Concurrent Powers
c. Powers kept by the states.