In this lesson, you will compare and contrast the powers of state and federal governments.
Essential Question: Why do the powers of state and federal government differ?
In this lesson, you will compare and contrast the powers of state and federal governments.
Essential Question: Why do the powers of state and federal government differ?
Match the powers to correct level of government.
Federal | State | Concurrent Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
declare war | |||
maintain schools | |||
collect taxes | |||
establish citizenship process | |||
regulate currency | |||
provide public safety |
Read about key terms and the differences of powers from the Khan Academy Constitutional Interpretations lesson overview. Then, answer the following questions.
Reserved powers are guaranteed to States by the tenth amendment.

Option 1:
Using what you know about federalism, do you agree or disagree with the quote? Explain.
The federal and state government share some powers. What are those powers called?