Federalism: SS.7.CG.3.4, 3.13, 3.12

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If a state and national law are seen to be in conflict, judges are required by the _______________________ Clause to rule in favor of the _____________________ law?

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Supremacy Clause; national law

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The branch of government that makes laws

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Legislative

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The branch of government that interprets laws

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Judicial

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The division of power between a central government and state governments is called _______________.

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federalism

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Based on the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which powers are reserved for state governments or individual citizens?

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all powers not delegated to the national government by the Constitution

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Which is an obligation owed by local governments to their citizens? Options: the operation of public school districts, the establishment of statewide curricular requirements, the provision of professional certification requirements for teachers, the setting of national economic policies to promote full employment

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the operation of public school districts

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SS.7.CG.3.13

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Which is an example of a reserved power? Options: the power to collect taxes, the power to establish post offices, the power to educate young citizens, the power to declare war on foreign enemies

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the power to educate young citizens

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Which is guaranteed by the "Supremacy Clause" of the U.S. Constitution?

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the supremacy of federal over state law

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If a power is not listed or implied for the federal government, it is reserved for

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The states under the 10 Amendment

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How does the system of federalism limit the power of the national government?

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by reserving some of the powers of government to the states