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8.43 Federalism and Division of Powers Worksheet

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This Grade 8 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 8.43 Federalism and Division of Powers. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Federalism and Division of Powers - Explain the relationship among national, state, and local governments and examples of shared powers. (C3 D2.Civ.5.6–8; TEKS §113.20(c)(17))

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A state constitution says cities may pass local laws unless they are 'inconsistent with general laws.' The legislature passes a general law on the topic.

In a dispute, what is the most important interpretive question?

AWhether the city held a parade

BWhether federal law is involved even if it is not

CWhether the ordinance uses the word 'local'

DWhether the legislature’s law is a valid 'general law' and whether the city ordinance is 'inconsistent' under state court definitions

Solution & Explanation:Home rule disputes often turn on how state courts interpret phrases like 'general law' and 'inconsistent.'

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Congress passes a law that gives states the option to run a health program. A state declines, so the federal government runs the program directly in that state.

Which concept does this illustrate?

ANullification by the state

BLocal government supremacy

CFederalism with a federal fallback: states can participate, but the national government can act directly if they do not

DA treaty with the state

Solution & Explanation:This is a common structure of cooperative federalism: a state choice with a federal backup plan.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A city passes a law requiring permits for ride-share companies. State law creates a statewide licensing system and says local permits are not allowed.

What is the best federalism-based conclusion?

ALocal law preempts state law because it is closer to riders

BFederal law always controls ride-share licensing

CState law preempts the local permit requirement to create a uniform statewide system

DCourts must design licensing systems

Solution & Explanation:States can choose uniform statewide regulation and block local variation when cities derive authority from the state.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard CIV.8.43 (Develop understanding of Federalism and Division of Powers through grade 8 social studies practice.).