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In our federal system, the central and state governments share some powers.

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True

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If it has Senate approval, a state law can conflict with a national law

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False

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Unlike expressed powers, implied powers are directly expressed in the Constitution.

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False

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Which of the following statements best defines federalism? A state government can make laws that conflict with those of the central government, A state government has little power compared to that of the central government, State and national governments have certain powers but share no powers, Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory

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Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory

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Which of the following examples best depicts the supremacy clause of the Constitution? California enters into a trade agreement with Mexico, Kentucky passes a law requiring voters to be 21 years old, Michigan makes a treaty with Canada for control of waterways, The United States establishes the voting age to be 18

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The United States establishes the voting age to be 18

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Which of the following is an implied power of the national government? Coin money, Develop nuclear weapons, Levy and collect taxes, Make war

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Develop nuclear weapons

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Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power of the state and national governments? Conduct foreign relations, Declare war, Provide an army and a navy

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Levy taxes

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Which of the following powers would you categorize under state government? Administer elections, Appoint ambassadors, Govern territories, Regulate interstate commerce

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Administer elections

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What is a term for a system with two or more governments exercising power over the same people and the same territory?

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Federalism

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Which are examples of concurrent powers in the United States?

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Powers to tax, to maintain courts and define crimes, and to take private property for public use