Federalism
Authored by Jessica Guijarro
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is true about the concept of federalism?
Federalism was designed to give the President more power.
The power is shared by the national and states’ governments.
It does not put a limit on government.
A. Americans must obey only state laws.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Governing marriage laws and conducting elections involve which of the following powers listed below?
expressed powers
reserved powers
concurrent powers
enumerated powers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the statement below mean?
“The US Constitution in Article I says that only the national government can coin money and make treaties with other nations”
This means that the Constitution does not give any powers to the states.
This article is referring to state powers.
Article one is referring to one of the examples of the enumerated powers.
Article I gives powers to the banks.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following powers concentrates on establishing public school systems?
reserved powers
express powers
concurrent powers
enumerated powers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Framers of the US Constitution included the “supremacy clause” in Article VI that declares that the Constitution and other laws and treaties made by the national government are the supreme law of the land. This means which of the following?
The states can do as they please.
The National government can’t violate the Constitution.
The states may do nothing that goes against the US Constitution or federal law.
The states are part of the supremacy clause.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following quote:
“Although, among the enumerated powers of government, we do not find the word “bank” or “incorporation” we find the great powers to lay and collect taxes; to borrow money; to regulate commerce; to declare and conduct a war; and to raise and support armies and navies . . . But it may with great reason be contended, that a government, entrusted with such ample powers … must also be entrusted with ample means for their execution. The power being given, it is the interest of the nation to facilitate its execution...”
— Chief Justice John Marshall
Based on the above quote, which of the following is true about John Marshall?
He was talking about the powers of the courts.
He wanted more powers for the state governments.
He wanted the states and national government to be entrusted with more powers.
He wanted more powers for the national government.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments?
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
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