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Handout #1:
FEDERALISM CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY
Federalism: a system in which power is divided between local, state, and national governments.
Directions:
Classify the following powers in the chart. Take the time to consider which category would be the most appropriate fit based on the description.
- declare and engage in war
- conduct elections
- print and coin money
- govern marriage laws
- maintain an army, navy, and air force
- regulate interstate and foreign commerce
- regulate intrastate commerce
- punish lawbreakers
- levy and collect taxes
- protect the rights of citizens
- set traffic standards
- admit new states
- provide for public safety
- borrow money
- establish and maintain schools
- negotiate treaties with foreign countries
- protect public health
- determine the qualifications of voters
- set up a post office
- set rules for immigration
- maintain the state militia (also known as the National Guard)
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Powers Shared by the State and National Governments |
Powers of the State Governments
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