Federalism Test

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In order to limit government, power in the United States is divided between the central government and state and local governments in a system we call ___________.

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federalism

Front

Which government term cannot be used as a synonym for the other three? Options: federal, state, central, national

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state

Front

Article I, section 8 of the Constitution says the Congress can create laws it thinks are "necessary and proper" to carry out its powers. What is the part of the Constitution containing the "necessary and proper" clause commonly called?

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the elastic clause

Front

The United States Congress has the power to declare war on other nations. What type of power is this?

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delegated

Front

What type of power is conducting elections?

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reserved

Front

What kind of power is levying taxes?

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concurrent

Front

In most cases, if a power is not delegated to the central government it belongs to _________________. Hint: the Tenth Amendment guarantees this.

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the states

Front

What type of power is maintaining schools?

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reserved

Front

What type of power allows the central government to make laws and policies to regulate interstate and international trade with other nations?

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delegated

Front

What type of power is borrowing money by the United States and the state of Michigan?

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concurrent