Federalism in the Constitution Answers

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3456

Which of these are expressed powers granted by this part of Article I, Section 8? Check all that apply.

A
lay and collect taxes and duties
B
pay debts
C
regulate American Indian groups
D
regulate commerce inside a state
E
borrow money
F
regulate commerce with foreign nations
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Which phrase in this passage signifies implied powers?

A
foregoing Powers
B
Government of the United States
C
necessary and proper
D
Department or Officer
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Which statements are true? Check all that apply.The Constitution establishes a federal system of government.Power is divided between the central government and the states.States possess the expressed powers detailed in the Constitution.Some powers are shared by the federal government and the states.States do not share powers with the federal government.

A
The Constitution establishes a federal system of government.
B
Power is divided between the central government and the states.
C
States possess the expressed powers detailed in the Constitution.
D
Some powers are shared by the federal government and the states.
E
States do not share powers with the federal government.
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What pieces of evidence did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
States cannot enter into treaties or alliances.
B
States cannot tax imports or exports.
C
States cannot keep troops or declare war.
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What pieces of evidence did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
Powers are reserved for the states.
B
The Constitution and federal law are supreme.
C
Implied powers are not named directly.
3463

What role did James Wilson play in forming the United States Constitution?

A
He proposed the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention.
B
He was a key critic of the Constitution and helped adopt the first ten amendments.
C
He supported a strong federal government and was a co-author of the Federalist Papers.
D
He helped draft the Constitution's first version and supported a strong federal government.
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Roger Sherman played a pivotal role during the Constitutional Convention. What was one of his key contributions to the debate over state versus federal powers?

A
He negotiated the Great Compromise.
B
He authored the original proposal for the Bill of Rights.
C
He argued for the addition of a checks and balances system.
D
He advocated strongly for the supremacy of state laws over federal laws.

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