State and National Government

Where in the U.S. Constitution does it say that "Powers not delegated to the national government are reserved for the states or the people."?

• 1st amendment

• 14th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 5th amendment

A local law is called a(n):

• legislation

• ordinance

• bill

• regulation

Which level of government provides for the common defense, conducts foreign policy, and regulates trade?

• national

• counties

• state

• cities/towns

The _________________ manages/runs K-12 school systems.

• Parents

• School Committee

• Governor

• School Board

All of the following are responsibilities of local government EXCEPT

• enforce local laws (ordinances)

• levy and collect taxes

• regulate land use

• coin money

All of the following are responsibilities of state government EXCEPT

• public health

• education

• public welfare

• provide for the common defense

When there is a disagreement between the state and national governments, which government is supreme?

• local

• national

• state

• county

Additions or changes to the constitution are called___________________.

• Commandments

• Documents

• Amendments

• Choices

The ______________________ branch of government interprets or decides what the laws mean.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Tree Branch

• Executive Branch

The ______________ branch of government carries out the laws.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Tree Branch

• Judicial Branch