Federalism
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- Q1What principle does federalism in the United States exemplify?Absence of any government authorityDivision of power between national and state governmentsTotal independence of state governmentsConcentration of power in the national government30s
- Q2In a federal system, which level of government typically handles education policy?State governmentsLocal city councilsInternational organizationsFederal government30s
- Q3What term describes the powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution?Concurrent powersEnumerated powersReserved powersImplied powers30s
- Q4What is the relationship between state and federal laws in a federal system?State law always prevailsFederal law is the supreme law of the landThey cannot coexistBoth must be identical30s
- Q5Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of federalism?Multiple levels of government with specific responsibilitiesComplete uniformity of laws across statesProtection of state sovereigntyDivision of powers between levels of government30s
- Q6Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states?The Fourth AmendmentThe First AmendmentThe Tenth AmendmentThe Eighth Amendment30s
- Q7What happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law?The conflict is resolved by local authoritiesBoth laws are canceledThe state law prevailsThe federal law prevails30s
- Q8Which term refers to a system where both state and federal governments have the power to tax?Concurrent powersInherent powersExclusive powersReserved powers30s
- Q9What is the term for powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government or prohibited to the states?Reserved powersConcurrent powersEnumerated powersDelegated powers30s
- Q10What is one of the key purposes of the 'Elastic Clause' found in Article 1 Section 8?To define the powers of the Supreme CourtTo give the President more authorityTo limit Congress's powersTo allow Congress to stretch its powers as necessary30s
- Q11What does Article 1 Section 8 say about the establishment of post offices?Only states can establish post officesPost offices are established by private companiesCongress has the power to establish post officesThe President establishes post offices30s
- Q12Which power is explicitly mentioned in Article 1 Section 8 that pertains to the military?To draft legislation for military recruitmentTo create state militiasTo declare warTo negotiate peace treaties30s
- Q13What does the Necessary and Proper Clause in Article 1 Section 8 allow Congress to do?Create laws that help carry out its enumerated powersAppoint Supreme Court justicesChange the ConstitutionDissolve the Senate30s
- Q14What was the main issue in the case of McCulloch v. Maryland?Whether the Supreme Court had jurisdiction over state lawsWhether Congress had the power to establish a national bankWhether the state of Maryland could tax the national bankWhether Maryland could create its own currency30s
- Q15What principle did McCulloch v. Maryland help to establish regarding the relationship between federal and state governments?States can nullify federal lawsFederal laws have supremacy over state lawsFederal government cannot interfere with state lawsStates have equal power to the federal government30s