Why did the framers of the Constitution decide to create a federal system of government? The framers of the Constitution wanted a strong national government, but they also wanted the states to keep significant powers. They accomplished both goals by creating a federal system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments. What are some of the powers given to the national government, to state governments, and to both (shared powers)?
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- Q1Why did the framers of the Constitution decide to create a federal system of government?To establish a monarchy in the United StatesTo weaken the national government and enhance state powersTo eliminate state governments and have a centralized systemTo have a strong national government and allow states to have significant powers30s
- Q2What are some of the powers given to the national government?Granting individuals the right to bear arms, protecting freedom of speech, and ensuring due processManaging public schools, conducting elections, and maintaining roadsCreating and regulating currency, declaring war, and establishing post officesEnforcing state laws, collecting taxes, and issuing driver's licenses30s
- Q3What are some powers shared by the national and state governments?Establishing a national defense, negotiating treaties, and appointing federal judgesManaging public schools, conducting elections, and maintaining roadsCreating and regulating currency, declaring war, and establishing post officesCollecting taxes, enforcing laws, and establishing courts30s
- Q4What are some of the powers given to state governments?Enforcing federal laws, collecting federal taxes, and issuing passportsCreating and regulating currency, declaring war, and establishing post officesManaging public schools, conducting elections, and maintaining roadsEstablishing a national defense, negotiating treaties, and appointing federal judges30s
- Q5What is one power given exclusively to the national government?Managing public schoolsEstablishing local police departmentsCollecting state taxesDeclaring war30s
- Q6What is one power given exclusively to state governments?Creating and enforcing federal lawsEstablishing a national defenseConducting electionsRegulating interstate commerce30s
- Q7What is one power shared by the national and state governments?Declaring warRegulating interstate commerceEstablishing post officesCollecting taxes30s
- Q8Why did the framers of the Constitution decide to create a federal system of government?To give all the power to the state governmentsTo have a strong national government while also giving significant powers to the statesTo have a weak national government and strong state governmentsTo give all the power to the national government30s
- Q9What are some powers given to the national government in a federal system?Creating and regulating currency, declaring war, and negotiating treatiesControlling local police forces, overseeing education policies, and managing transportation systemsCreating state constitutions, establishing state courts, and maintaining state armiesEnforcing state laws, collecting taxes, and conducting elections30s
- Q10What powers does the national government have in a federal system?Enforcing state laws, collecting taxes, and overseeing education policiesRegulating interstate commerce, coining money, and declaring warControlling local police forces, negotiating treaties, and maintaining a national court systemEstablishing state constitutions, conducting elections, and managing transportation systems30s
- Q11What powers do state governments have in a federal system?Establishing and regulating local schools, conducting elections, and overseeing intrastate commerceCollecting taxes, enforcing laws, and managing national defenseCreating and enforcing federal laws, negotiating treaties, and declaring warControlling immigration, regulating interstate commerce, and maintaining a national court system30s
- Q12What is the main purpose of a federal system of government?To concentrate power in the national governmentTo establish a monarchy with a king or queen holding all powerTo give all power to the state governmentsTo balance power between the national and state governments30s
- Q13What are some powers exclusively given to the national government in a federal system?Establishing state constitutions, conducting elections, and managing transportation systemsDeclaring war, conducting foreign relations, and regulating interstate commerceControlling local police forces, negotiating state treaties, and maintaining a state court systemEnforcing state laws, collecting state taxes, and overseeing state education policies30s
- Q14What are some powers given to state governments in a federal system?Creating and enforcing federal laws, negotiating treaties, and collecting federal taxesEstablishing and regulating education systems, conducting elections, and overseeing intrastate commerceIssuing a national currency, regulating interstate commerce, and declaring warManaging national defense, controlling immigration, and maintaining a national court system30s
- Q15What are some powers shared between the national and state governments in a federal system?Establishing state constitutions, managing local police forces, and overseeing education policiesCollecting taxes, enforcing laws, and regulating interstate commerceControlling immigration, negotiating treaties, and maintaining a national court systemCreating a national currency, conducting foreign relations, and declaring war30s