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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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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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What is the best definition of federalism?

A
a government in which power is given to Congress directly
B
a government in which power is under the control of the states
C
a government in which power is divided between state and national levels
D
a government in which powers are directly stated in the Constitution
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Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

r
raising taxes
r
regulating trade
c
creating a national bank
d
declaring war
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Based on the foundations of federalism, why might health care continue to be a deeply debated issue?

T
The debate is over whether health care should be under federal or state control.
P
Politicians argue that no single healthcare program will cover all Americans.
T
The debate is over whether health care should affect tax rates.
M
Medical professionals are opposed to such a generic program.
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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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What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

A
to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
B
to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
C
to describe the relationship between federal and state powers
D
to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
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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 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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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.
12

Which aspect of today's US government reflects John Jay's advocacy for centralized government?

A
the fair representation of states in the House and Senate
B
the Constitution's establishment of a federal justice system
C
the creation of the Bill of Rights protecting individual freedoms
D
the development of the cabinet system within the executive branch
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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
14

Read this quote from Article I of the Constitution.Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.Which part of this quote is the basis for implied powers?

A
have power
B
all Laws
C
necessary and proper
D
foregoing powers
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Based on the foundations of federalism, why might health care continue to be a deeply debated issue?

A
The debate is over whether health care should be under federal or state control.
B
Politicians argue that no single healthcare program will cover all Americans.
C
The debate is over whether health care should affect tax rates.
D
Medical professionals are opposed to such a generic program.

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