3.4 Federalism

Front

Why was the first national government of the United States called a confederation?

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States were relatively independent.

Front

Which of the following powers is delegated only to the national government?

• Conducting Elections
• Collecting Taxes
• Coining Money
• Establishing Courts

Back

Coining Money

Front

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution? Options: Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes., Both levels of government have the power to declare war., Both levels of government have the power to coin money., Both levels of government have the power to conduct elections.

Back

Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.

Front

Congress' power to coin money is:

Back

an enumerated power

Front

Article IV (4) of the Constitution explains the relationship between the states and: foreign governments, the national government, the people, the Supreme Court

Back

the national government

Front

The right to regulate public schools is reserved for: Congress, The House of Representatives, the president, the states

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the states

Front

Which of the following identifies enumerated powers?

Back

Powers held by only the national government.

Front

The elastic clause allows Congress to:

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stretch its powers to meet new needs.

Front

Which of the following is a reserved power?

• Declare war
• Issue marriage licenses
• Coin money
• Collect taxes

Back

Issue marriage licenses

Front

In a federal system of government, power is:

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shared between federal and state governments.