The state and federal governments have different roles and powers. Here’s a simple breakdown:

1. What They Control:

   • Federal Government: Takes care of big national issues, like defense (keeping the country safe) and trade between states (interstate commerce).
   • State Governments: Focus on local matters, such as schools (education) and keeping people safe (public safety).

2. Sharing Powers:

   • Federal Powers: These are mentioned in the Constitution. An example is managing money (currency regulation).
   • State Powers: These are reserved for the states by the Tenth Amendment. One example is making marriage laws.

3. Real-Life Examples:

   • Federal: Rules about immigration (who can come into the country).
   • State: Laws about traffic (how we drive on the roads).

This way of separating powers helps both the state and federal governments do their jobs better.