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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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Questions

  1. Which power is reserved only for the federal government under the US Constitution?
  2. Which of the following are concurrent powers shared by both the federal and state governments?
  3. Put these levels of government in order from highest to lowest authority according to the US Constitution.
  4. Match each power to the correct level of government.
  5. Fill in the blank: The division of power between national and state governments is called ___.
  6. Select the correct word: The power to create an army is a responsibility of the ___.
  7. Sort each power into the correct category.
  8. Mark each statement as True or False.
  9. Which of the following is a power denied to both the federal and state governments?
  10. 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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