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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 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 powers are given directly to the people or the states?

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

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