Federalism & Structure of Government [SOL Review Quiz #4]

The powers of the federal government that are specifically stated (written) in the U.S. Constitution are __ powers. 

• Implied
• Reserved
• Concurrent
• Expressed / Enumerated

The powers given to the federal government are either expressly stated in the U.S. Constitution, or they are ___. These powers are granted by the elastic clause and are used to carry out expressed powers.

• Reserved
• Concurrent
• Implied
• Expressed

Powers that are shared by the national and state government are called ___.

• Concurrent powers
• Reserved powers
• Implied powers
• Expressed powers

What refers to powers given to state governments but not to the national government and are secured by the 10th Amendment?

• Implied powers
• Concurrent powers
• Reserved powers
• Enumerated powers

The __ amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves powers to the state governments and to the people, but not to the national government. 

• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 10th Amendment
• 16th Amendment

The powers of the local governments in the state of VA come from all EXCEPT which one of the following?

• Federal government
• VA Constitution
• Local ordinances (laws)
• Acts of the VA General Assembly

Which is of the following is NOT a responsibility of the state government?

• Promotes public health
• Ensures safety
• Protects welfare
• Regulates interstate (between states) commerce (trade)

The form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states is called:

• Federalism
• Nationalism
• Anti-federalism
• Communism

Local laws and ordinances are made by the - 

• Local legislative branch
• State judicial branch
• Local executive branch
• Local judicial branch

In Virginia, the responsibility of enforcing and executing the laws falls to the ___. 

• Judicial branch
• Legislative branch
• Administration branch
• Executive branch