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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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Which of these is considered a concurrent power?

A
establishing schools
B
drafting soldiers
C
coining money
D
collecting taxes
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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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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 term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?

A
concurrent
B
expressed
C
implied
D
reserved
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why might balancing federal and state powers present a problem?

A
The Constitution does not address how to handle conflicts between state and federal powers.
B
People have different opinions on whether state or federal government should have power to control certain issues.
C
The federal government does not believe states are responsible enough for concurrent powers.
D
The balance applies only to implied powers, which are often open to misinterpretation.
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The sources of powers reserved to the states are specifically outlined in

A
the Tenth Amendment.
B
the Supremacy Clause.
C
Article I.
D
state constitutions.
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Which powers are given directly to the people or the states?

A
implied
B
reserved
C
concurrent
D
expressed
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Declaring war and coining money are considered

A
states’ rights.
B
implied powers.
C
national rights.
D
expressed powers.
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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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