Federalism

True

False

Checks and balances allow each branch to limit the powers of the others, while separation of powers divides government responsibilities among different branches.

Checks and balances give all power to the executive branch, while separation of powers gives all power to the legislative branch.

Checks and balances and separation of powers both give all power to the judicial branch.

Checks and balances and separation of powers have no effect on government power.

Cactus Wren

Roadrunner

Bald Eagle

Quail

Sunflower

Saguaro Cactus Blossom

Desert Marigold

Poppy

Tucson

Flagstaff

Prescott

Mesa

Rio Grande

Mississippi River

Colorado River

Columbia River

Sedona

Yuma

Globe

Kingman

To prevent abuse of power while allowing flexibility for local needs

To give all authority to the national government

To eliminate state governments

To create a monarchy

Declaring war

Taxation

Regulating schools

Issuing licenses

A national government sets education standards, but states decide how to teach them.

A single central government controls all laws and decisions.

Local governments have no power to make their own rules.

Only the president makes laws for the entire country.