AP Powers of Federalism Quiz
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- Q1
Most popular style of the division of powers?
Federal
Confederal
Unitary
30s - Q2
Least popular style of the division of powers?
Confederal
Federal
Unitary
30s - Q3
The American style of the division of powers?
Confederal
Unitary
Federal
30s - Q4
Enumerated Powers in the Constitution are _______.
Delegated
Concurrent
Implied
Reserved
30s - Q5
Implied Powers got their start in ___________.
US v. Lopez
McCulloch v. Maryland
Enumerated Powers
The Commerce Clause
30s - Q6
Where in the Constitution do implied powers come from?
The Commerce Clause
The Enumerated Powers
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The 10th Amendment
30s - Q7
Where in the Constitution is the foundation for Reserved Powers
The 10th Amendment
Commerce Clause
Elastic Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause
30s - Q8
Which of the following is a Reserved Power?
Conducting elections and voting
Power to Coin Money
Power to Establish Courts
Power to Tax
30s - Q9
Which of the following is an example of Delegated Powers?
Enumerated Powers
Most Criminal Matters
Power to Tax
Education
30s - Q10
Which of the following is a Concurrent Power?
Implied Powers
Most Criminal Matters
Power to establish Courts
Education
30s - Q11
Which can be seen as a negative of the Federal System?
States may not choose to have the same laws, thus lacking uniformity of laws
There is no autonomy (control) for the states in any matter
The opportunity to experiment at the state level with new policies
The power resides solely in one place.
30s - Q12
Which is seen as a positive of the Federal System?
Implied Powers
The ability of the Central Government to override the states
Delegated Powers
The opportunity to experiment with new policies
30s - Q13
Which would BEST support the Federalist #10 in terms of Federalism
It allows the states to become dependent upon the Federal Gov for funding
It helps to foster uniformity across the states with policies and laws
Dividing Federal and State powers is another good way to dilute power throughout our government
It allows for the states to retain much of the power in Federalism
30s - Q14
You see a checkered map of the US with different states allocating different amounts of money towards education. Which of the following is the best explanation of those differences among the states?
Federalism creates these differences as the federal government controls education.
Federalism allows for differences between the states as they control this area.
Federalism allows for differences as this is an implied power from McCulloch v. Maryland.
Federalism creates these differences as federalism is not in play in this area.
30s - Q15
Lyndon Johnson became president after the assassination of John Kennedy. Both were DEMOCRATS and considered more LIBERAL than most in their era and beliefs of the time. Which of the following would best connect to an LBJ policy?
Revolution Policies
Devolution Policies
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
30s