Focus Activities: Federalism

According to the graph, most people want eligibility for Medicaid to be determined by ________.

the federal government

Which of the following statements is accurate, according to the video? Check all that apply.

According to the Department of Justice, cultivating, selling, or distributing marijuana violates the Controlled Substances Act. Even though federal law prohibits the possession of marijuana, voters in the state of Colorado passed a constitutional amendment allowing possession of an ounce of marijuana for personal use.

Medicaid is considered an example of _______ federalism because responsibility for the program is _______ between state and federal governments.

Cooperative Shared

Under this view of federalism, the states and the federal government share powers. States hold all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government in the U.S. Constitution under this view of federalism. The national governments and the governments of all fifty states are viewed as sovereign entities, possessing the power to govern themselves. The relationship between the federal and state governments involves shared responsibilities according to this view of federalism.

Cooperative Federalism Dual Federalism Dual Federalism Cooperative Federalism

As the table shows, in a federal system of government, powers are divided between the national government and the respective state governments, with certain powers shared between the two. Identify each action listed here as a federal, state, or shared power.

Determine the requirements to receive a driver's license- STATE Appropriate funds for social programs- SHARED Negotiate a trade agreement with the European Union- FEDERAL Redesign and print the hundred-dollar bill- FEDERAL Construct a new highway- SHARED Raise taxes- SHARED