3.4 and 3.14 review

FEDERALISM

Multiple Choice

SS.7.C.3.4
Citizens are subject to both state and federal laws.  This is a characteristic of which constitutional principle?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

The powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution such as printing money. 

• Enumerated Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Concurrent Powers

• Ex Post Facto

Multiple Choice

Which is delegated to the national government?

• conducting elections

• taxing citizens

• establishing courts

• coining money

Multiple Choice

SS.7.C.3.4
The Supremacy Clause states that 

• state laws are superior to federal laws

• federal laws are superior to state laws

• expressed powers are superior to implied powers

• Alabama is superior to Auburn

Multiple Choice

Powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government such as taxes. 

• Enumerated Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Checks and Balances

Multiple Choice

Powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to the states and the people, see Tenth Amendment 

• Concurrent Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Checks and Balances

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the US Constitution?

• both levels of gov't allow for the election of judges

• both levels of gov't have the power to appoint ambassadors

• both levels of gov't have the power to ratify treaties

• both levels of gov't allow for the collection of taxes

Multiple Choice

Read and analyze the map. Note that each has a different number of prisoners on death row, some states have no prisoners on death row, and the federal gov't has 60 prisoners on death row.

The correct response should identify the type of power (enumerated, concurrent, reserved) that the map illustrates.

• enumerated

• concurrent

• delegated

• reserved

OBLIGATIONS OF GOV'T

Multiple Choice

Engaged citizens are involved in their government. Which level of government should you contact if you are unhappy with what is being taught at our schools and universities?

• municipal

• county

• state

• federal

Multiple Choice

Engaged citizens are involved in their government. Which level of government should you contact if you are unhappy that troops are still in Afghanistan?

• municipal

• county

• state

• federal

Multiple Choice

Which level of gov't regulates drivers' licenses?

• county

• federal

• municipal

• state

Multiple Choice

The diagram compares and contrasts state and local services.

The correct answer should replace the question mark with a service provided by both state and local gov't.

• regulating taxicabs

• issuing drivers' licenses

• creating a police force

• regulating savings banks

Multiple Choice

What are reserved powers?

• Powers that the US Constitution saves for the states. They are not listed in the Constitution.

• Powers that the national and state governments share.

• Powers listed in the Constitution that are given to the federal government.

Multiple Choice

Read and analyze the statement.

The correct response should describe a gov't service that are provided by the federal gov't

• it is illegal to suspend trash collection

• it is illegal to suspend police services

• it is illegal to suspend mail delivery

• it is illegal to suspend fire services

Multiple Choice

SS.7.C.3.4
The Supremacy Clause states that 

• state laws are superior to federal laws

• federal laws are superior to state laws

• expressed powers are superior to implied powers

• Alabama is superior to Auburn

Multiple Choice

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers that the US Constitution saves for the states. They are not listed in the Constitution.

• Powers that the national and state governments share.

• Powers listed in the Constitution that are given to the federal government.

Multiple Choice

What are expressed/enumerated powers?

• Powers that the US Constitution saves for the states. They are not listed in the Constitution.

• Powers that the national and state governments share.

• Powers listed in the Constitution that are given to the federal government.

Multiple Choice

SS.7.C.3.4
Which of the following best explains the 10th amendment?

• The people hold unwritten rights that are not spelled out in the Constitution.

• Powers not delegated to the federal government may be exercised by the States if not prohibited by the Constitution.

• The right to trial by jury

• Unlawful search and seizure.

Multiple Choice

the following are examples of which level of governments responsibilities: Street lights, trash, electrical, school busses, building schools.

• Federal

• Local

• State

Multiple Choice

Mr. Dude just passed his test to become a hairstylist. Which level of government is in charge of licenses

• Federal

• local

• State

Multiple Choice

Ashanti wants her town to have a new post office since it has grown a lot in the past year. Which level of government is in charge of post offices

• Federal

• Local

• State

Multiple Choice

Which government function is only carried out ONLY by the federal government?

• negotiating treaties

• holding felony trials

• monitoring elections

• making traffic laws

Multiple Choice

Which is a reserved power?

• to build roads

• to establish schools

• to collect taxes

• to establish courts

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of reserved powers in the U.S. Constitution?

• to encourage ratification by the Anti-Federalists

• to satisfy the expectations of the Federalists

• to give states the majority of power

• to limit the power of the federal government

Multiple Select

Which of the following (2) are concurrent powers?

• Dealing with other countries

• Levy & collect taxes

• Building roads

• Conducting elections

Multiple Choice

Which label would be the best fit for letter A

• State

• Local

• Federal

Multiple Choice

Which would best fit for letter B?

• State

• Local

• Federal

Multiple Choice

How does federalism limit the National government

• It gives states the ability to balance the power from the national government.

• It gives all the major power to the federal government.

• It gives states more power then the national government.