Federalism in the Constitution Answers

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When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem?

A
Each state is allowed to make its own decision about the issue.
B
Federal and state powers are equal, so the issue has to be debated.
C
Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution is applied.
D
The national government creates unique rules for each of the states.
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The sources of powers reserved to the states are specifically outlined in

t
the Tenth Amendment.
t
the Supremacy Clause.
A
Article I.
s
state constitutions.
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The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country’s government system?

A
the Constitution
B
checks and balances
C
the concept of federalism
D
civil and independent rights
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The United States system of federalism is based on

A
the Supremacy Clause.
B
financial and military powers.
C
shared federal and state-level powers.
D
the Bill of Rights and amendments.
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Which of these is considered a concurrent power?

e
establishing schools
d
drafting soldiers
c
coining money
c
collecting taxes
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
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Declaring war and coining money are considered

s
states’ rights.
i
implied powers.
n
national rights.
e
expressed powers.
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Which is an implied power of the federal government?

A
raising taxes
B
regulating trade
C
drafting soldiers
D
declaring war
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Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

A
States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws.
B
State and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap.
C
The federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal.
D
The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.
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Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

A
raising taxes
B
regulating trade
C
creating a national bank
D
declaring war
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Expressed powers are those that are

A
specifically granted in the Constitution.
B
held by both the federal government and the states.
C
considered the basis for the “necessary and proper” clause.
D
inferior compared to powers directly given by Congress.
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Read the quote from the US Constitution.The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved for the States respectively, or to the people.Which type of powers is this describing?

A
Powers shared by both state and federal levels.
B
Powers implied within the Constitution.
C
Powers held by the states alone.
D
Powers clearly identified for the federal level.
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A law intended to increase government surveillance on private communications is challenged for infringing on the fourth amendment due to unreasonable search and seizure.Which leader’s influence supports this debate?

A
John Jay
B
James Wilson
C
George Mason
D
Roger Sherman
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Each state, regardless of its size, has balanced and proportionate representation in today’s Congress.Which leader’s influence empowered this balanced representation?

A
John Jay
B
James Wilson
C
George Mason
D
Roger Sherman

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