POD 1st Semester Exam

Front

What is the primary purpose of federalism in the United States government system?

Back

To distribute power between national and state governments

Front

The "necessary and proper" clause is also known as:

Back

The elastic clause

Front

Which of the following is an inherent power of the federal government? Collecting income taxes, Regulating immigration, Establishing post offices, Ratifying amendments

Back

Regulating immigration

Front

The 10th Amendment to the Constitution primarily deals with: Freedom of speech, The right to bear arms, Powers reserved to the states, Equal protection under the law

Back

Powers reserved to the states

Front

In the federal system, local governments derive their authority from: The national government, The state governments, The Constitution directly, The Supreme Court

Back

The state governments

Front

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power? Coining money, Making treaties with foreign nations, Levying taxes, Regulating interstate commerce

Back

Levying taxes

Front

The supremacy clause establishes that:

Back

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

Front

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that:

Back

Federal law is supreme over state law

Front

Which level of law has the highest authority in the U.S. legal system? Options: State constitutions, Federal statutes, The U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions

Back

The U.S. Constitution

Front

The primary role of the Supreme Court in the federal system is to:

Back

Interpret and apply the Constitution