Question 1

What is federalism?

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A system of government that divides power between national and state governments

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A system where local governments have more power than state governments

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A system of government where power is concentrated in a central authority

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A form of government that allows for direct democracy

Question 2

Which of the following documents established the federal system in the United States?

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The U.S. Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Bill of Rights

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

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To reserve powers to the states

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To outline the powers of the federal government

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To guarantee individual rights

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To establish the supremacy of federal law

Question 4

Which level of government has the power to regulate interstate commerce?

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Federal

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All of these

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Local

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State

Question 5

What is cooperative federalism?

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A system where federal and state governments work together on shared policies

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A form of federalism that promotes state independence

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A separation of powers between the branches of government

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A system where only the federal government has authority

Question 6

Which amendment gives states the power to control elections?

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10th

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1st

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15th

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19th

Question 7

What role does the Supreme Court play in Federalism?

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Interprets the Constitution and resolves disputes between states and the federal government

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It has no role in federalism.

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Creates federal laws

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Enforces state laws

Question 8

Which of the following is a reserved power?

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Conducting elections

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Regulating immigration

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Coining money

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Declaring war

Question 9

What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

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States must respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states

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Federal law takes precedence over state law

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States are required to provide equal rights to all citizens

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States cannot enter into treaties with foreign governments

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the relationship between state and federal laws?

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Federal laws override state laws in case of conflict

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State and federal laws are equal

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State laws always override federal laws

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State laws are completely independent of federal laws

Question 11

What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

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It granted too much power to the federal government.

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It granted too much power to the states.

Question 12

Which federal program exemplifies federalism?

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The Highway System

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All of the above

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Medicare

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Social Security

Question 13

Which is NOT a power granted to the federal government by the Constitution?

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Regulating education

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Coining money

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Conducting foreign affairs

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Declaring war

Question 14

Which concept promotes the idea of state sovereignty within the federal system?

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States' Rights Doctrine

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Commerce Clause

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Supremacy Clause

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Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 15

A 21st Century Conservative is more likely to

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be a Republican and take a states' rights position

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be a Democrat and take a nationalist position

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