Federalism

What is an example of an inherent power?

• Dealing with immigration
• Collecting taxes
• Building highways
• Running public high schools

Freedom of speech is protected by which amendment?

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 7

What is an example of the 5th amendment?

• Unlawful search and seizure.
• Being charged for the same crime twice.
• Quartering of troops.
• Cruel and unusual punishment.

Article IV of the Constitution includes which of the following:

• Bill of Rights
• Elastic Clause
• Privileges and Immunities Clause
• Interstate Compact Clause

What is the National Supremacy Clause?

• The Constitution, laws, and treaties of the national government are the law of the land.
• The Constitution's requirement that each State accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State.
• The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state  can be returned to the State where the crime was committed. 
• Designed to prevent unreasonable discrimination by states against visitors or new residents from other states.

When a criminal flees a state to avoid punishment, the state can ________ them.

• sue
• arrest
• follow
• extradite

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.

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?

• The power to tax other state governments
• The ability to forbid people under the age of 18 to marry without parental consent.
• The right to grant copyrights and patents.
• The authority to seize public property.

Why is a Federal system stronger than a Confederate system of government?

• A Federal system has representatives to make decisions for the good of the state.
• A Federal system has a strong central government and weak state governments.
• A Confederate system has an inefficient state government.
• A Confederate system has an inefficient national government.

Which of the following is NOT a power denied to the States?

• Making Treaties
• Coining Money
• Impairing Contracts
• Levying Taxes