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Federalism

Quiz by Andrew Dickey

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  • Q1
    What is federalism?
    A type of government where all power is held by a single entity
    A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units
    A governance model where local governments have no power
    A political ideology that supports complete state control
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a key feature of federalism?
    Centralized control over all legislation
    The distribution of powers between national and state governments
    A single judiciary system for all states
    Uniform laws across all regions without local input
    30s
  • Q3
    What document established the federal system of government in the United States?
    The U.S. Constitution
    The Bill of Rights
    The Declaration of Independence
    The Articles of Confederation
    30s
  • Q4
    In federalism, which level of government typically has authority over education policies?
    Federal government
    International organizations
    Local municipalities
    State governments
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following best describes the relationship between state and federal governments in a federal system?
    State governments must follow all federal laws without exception
    The federal government has ultimate authority over all state laws
    State governments do not have any independent powers
    Both levels have their own powers and responsibilities
    30s
  • Q6
    What role does the Tenth Amendment play in federalism?
    It creates a national education policy
    It grants the federal government unlimited powers
    It abolishes state rights completely
    It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states
    30s
  • Q7

    The Constitution establishes the division of power and grants different powers to the federal government, states, and the people. These powers are called..

    National, State, and local Powers

    Delegated, Reserved, and Shared Powers

    Legislative, Executive and Judicial Powers

    30s
  • Q8

    The power to coin money, declare war, and raise an army is a delegated power.

    TRUE

    FALSE

    30s
  • Q9

    The power to tax, build roads, and create lower courts are delegated powers.

    TRUE

    FALSE

    30s
  • Q10

    The power to create school systems, oversee state courts, and manage local government are delegated powers. 

    FALSE

    TRUE

    30s

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