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Federalism practice
This 8th-grade classroom material helps students practice understanding federalism by answering questions about the powers of national and state governments, including multiple-choice and matching exercises, to reinforce their grasp of government authority levels.
By Edform · Social studies and civics · Grade 8 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New
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- Which power is reserved only for the federal government under the US Constitution?
- Which of the following are concurrent powers shared by both the federal and state governments?
- Put these levels of government in order from highest to lowest authority according to the US Constitution.
- Match each power to the correct level of government.
- Fill in the blank: The division of power between national and state governments is called ___.
- Select the correct word: The power to create an army is a responsibility of the ___.
- Sort each power into the correct category.
- Mark each statement as True or False.
- Which of the following is a power denied to both the federal and state governments?
- What is the term for powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to do its job?
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