Federalism

Government must have cooperation from the people in order to make legislative decisions.

Different levels of government are involved in common policy areas.

The federal government must make regulations that can be applied across every state in the same way.

Business and government can work together to more effectively accomplish shared goals.

National (Federal)

State

Local

None of the above

Implied

Shared/Concurrent

Expressed

Federal

Speed limits enforcement

Protecting citizens from crime

Providing services like garbage and fire control

All of the above

It has no role

It provides support and resources

It only manages local issues

It is responsible for all state laws

To issue driver's licenses

To oversee elections in Florida

To manage state education

To enforce traffic laws

City Hall

Public Library

Police Department

Recycling Programs

Central government has all the power

State governments have no power

Federal and state governments share power

Only regional authorities exist

Democrats support strong national government

Republicans support strong state government

Both parties support equal government power

Democrats and Republicans have no differences

They are given to the federal government

They are reserved to the states

They are given to the people

They are not mentioned

Article VI, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

The clause establishes the Constitution and federal laws as the “supreme Law of the Land,” above state laws.

Federal Government

State Governments

Local Governments

All of the above

Federalism

Popular Sovereignty

Republicanism

Separation of Powers

National Law

State Law

Local Law

All of the above