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9th grade · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 8

Levels of Government

Federal, state, local and Tribal

What your child practices

Federalism and which level of government does what, from the national government to Washington State, counties, cities, special districts and Tribal governments.

Washington State Learning Standards learning standard: C2.9-10.1; C4.9-10.4; C2.9-10.2 · how federal, state, local, Tribal and international governments share power and address problems

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    Which level of government is responsible for Washington's state ferries?

    • Federal
    • City
    • School district
    • State

  2. Question 2

    The supremacy clause says that when federal and state laws conflict…

    • State law always wins
    • Neither counts
    • The governor decides
    • Federal law usually wins

  3. Question 3

    Which level of government is usually closest to people's daily lives?

    • Local
    • Federal
    • None
    • International

  4. Question 4

    Which level of government prints money?

    • Federal
    • City
    • State
    • County

  5. Question 5

    A pothole on your street should be reported to…

    • The Supreme Court
    • The city or county public works department
    • The United Nations
    • The US Senate

  6. Question 6

    Which level handles a dispute over salmon habitat affecting several Tribes, the state and federal agencies?

    • Several levels working together
    • Only a school board
    • Only the city
    • No government

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