Unit 8 Test Review

The map below describes the number of people on death row in the United States as of 2012.

What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?

• enumerated powers

• concurrent powers

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

Which describes concurrent powers?

• The federal government sets standards state governments must follow.

• The federal government shares powers with the state governments.

• The federal government has supremacy over state governments

• The federal government follows the lead of state governments.

Which service is performed by local government?

• Minting coins

• Delivering mail

• Providing fire protection

• Granting teacher certificates

Which is the best example of collaboration between state and local governments?

• trade agreements

• construction of interstate highways

• passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• creation of laws to protect the environment

Which obligation is shared by the federal, state, and local governments?

• issuing passports

• regulating elections

• establishing taxes on imports

• punishing crimes on the high seas

The excerpt below is from a citizen’s letter to a public official.

Classrooms are overcrowded. I expect you to take action!

Which is a solution to the citizen’s problem?

• The city manager conducts building inspections

• The mayor hosts a meeting to address the concerns.

• The Florida voters pass an amendment to address the issue.

• The U.S. Secretary of Education changes class size requirements.

Why are canned food drives held?

• to help private community groups support those in need

• to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities

• to help county officials meet their obligations

• to help state agencies distribute benefits

Look at the outline below.

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Maintain highways Set health regulations Manage prison system Support colleges and universities Protect citizens during times of emergency

Which of the following would make the best title for this outline?

• The Role of State Government

• What County Governments Do

• The Responsibilities of City Councils

• Expectations of the Federal Government

What are delegated powers?

• the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as enumerated powers

• powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved for) the states and the people, see Tenth Amendment

• powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government

What are reserved powers?

• the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as enumerated powers

• powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved for) the states and the people, see Tenth Amendment

• powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government