Federalism Today

Federalism is the division of power between states.

• True

• False

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

• True

• False

Powers that states and the federal government share are called concurrent powers.

• True

• False

The Supremacy clause says state laws are superior to federal laws.

• True

• False

What type of government transfer of funds gives states the MOST freedom in the use of money?

• categorical formula grants

• PELL grants

• categorical project grants

• block grants

Funds given to the states by the national government with demands of carrying out certain policies

• declarations

• supplementary clauses

• categorical grants

• mandates

Grants that can only be used for a specific purpose

• PELL grants

• block grants

• mandates

• categorical grants