Unit 3: Federalism TEST

Unit 3: Federalism TEST

8th - 12th Grade

22 Qs

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Unit 3: Federalism TEST

Unit 3: Federalism TEST

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Other Sciences, History

8th - 12th Grade

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This quiz covers federalism, a fundamental concept in American government that examines the division of power between national and state governments. The content is appropriate for middle school civics or high school government courses, specifically grades 8-12, as evidenced by the constitutional terminology and application scenarios. Students need to understand the three main categories of governmental powers: expressed/enumerated powers (specifically granted to the federal government in the Constitution), reserved powers (retained by states through the 10th Amendment), and concurrent powers (shared by both levels of government). The quiz requires students to distinguish between these power types, identify specific examples of each, recognize the role of the 10th Amendment in federalism, and apply these concepts to real-world scenarios involving taxation, education policy, law enforcement, and federal regulations. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American government and federalism in grades 8-12. The assessment serves as an effective unit test that evaluates students' comprehension of constitutional principles and their ability to categorize governmental powers in practical contexts. Teachers can use this quiz as a summative assessment following instruction on federalism, or adapt portions for formative assessment during the unit. The mix of definitional questions and application scenarios makes it valuable for reviewing key concepts before state assessments or as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The content aligns with NCSS Standards for civics education, particularly those addressing the principles of democracy and the structure of American government, while supporting Common Core literacy standards through constitutional text analysis and civic reasoning skills.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The power of the National Government to coin money is

an obscure power
an expressed power
legislative power
judicial power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Concurrent powers are those that are

exercised by the National government 
exercised simultaneously by the National and State government 
exercised by the State government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is the basic characteristic of Federalism?

It gives all power to a National Government
It divides power between a National Government and State governments
It gives all the power to State government
It puts all the powers equally to a National government and State governments 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A duty listed in the Constitution to be specifically for the states is called a _________________power.

Implied
Delegated
Austin
Reserved

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of these represents a Concurrent power?

Tax
Make courts
Pass Laws
All are shared powers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

Implied
Reserved
Concurrent
Expressed / Enumerated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

Concurrent powers
Reserved powers
Implied powers
Expressed powers

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