Unit 2: Federalism Review

Which of the following is a denied power to both federal and state governments?

• setting tax rates and tax bases

• protecting the public health

• granting someone a title of nobility

• establishing criminal codes

What was the main reason that the Framers created federalism?

• to prevent a takeover from England or France

• to put all power in the hands of a central government

• to make elections of government offices more fair

• to protect themselves from an all-powerful central government

Which of the following statements is true of elescit clause?

• It requires the Senate to enact laws passed by the House of Representatives

• It gives Congress implied powers deemed necessary to exercise their constitutionally derived enumerated powers.

• It allows Congress to veto proposed laws by the President.

• It mandates that the president accept all laws deemed necessary and proper.

Which of the following is an expressed/enumerated power of Congress?

• the power to distribute counterfeit money

• the power to levy federal taxes on citizens

• the power to remove a judge from the bench

• the power to eliminate the militia

The reserved powers belong to the:

• Congress

• President

• National Guard

• States

A system of government in which powers are divided between the national and state governments:

• federalism

• unitary

• nationalism

• confederacy

Under federalism, what is the role of State governments?

• State governments can rule on local issues contained by state borders.

• Federal government can appoint State governors

• State governments are allowed to act on Federal matters

• Federal government has absolute control of State governments

States must honor licenses and court rulings issued by other states according to:

• Fifth Amendment

• Privileges and Immunities Clause

• Act of Admission

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

A person robs a bank in Arkansas and drives to Texas. The legal process by which Texas rangers will return the person to Arkansas to stand trial is called:

• Extradition

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Grant-in-aid

Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?

• changes to the constitution

• outline of the government limits

• descriptions of the structure of government

• statement of individual rights and freedoms