🇺🇸 Who Does What? — Interactive Federalism Lesson
Goal: Learn how power is divided between federal and state governments.
📚 The Three Types of Powers
- Exclusive (Federal Only) – Only national government
- Reserved (State Only) – Only state governments
- Concurrent (Shared) – Both levels
🎮 Power Sort Game
Click the correct answer:
1. Printing money
2. Issuing driver’s licenses
3. Collecting taxes
4. Declaring war
5. Running public schools
🔍 Real World Scenarios
Scenario: Congress raises the national minimum wage.
Scenario: A state sets new graduation requirements.
⚔️ Power Conflict
A state legalizes marijuana, but federal law says it is illegal.
Who has power?
- Federal
- State
- Both (conflict)
👉 Write a short explanation below:
📊 Quick Summary
| Power Type | Who Has It | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive | Federal | War, treaties, money |
| Reserved | States | Schools, licenses |
| Concurrent | Both | Taxes, courts, roads |
✍️ Reflection
Why did the Constitution divide power between states and the federal government?