Federalism in the Constitution

The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country’s government system?

• the Constitution

• checks and balances

• the concept of federalism

• civil and independent rights

Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

• States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws.

• State and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap.

• The federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal.

• The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.

Based on the foundations of federalism, why might health care continue to be a deeply debated issue?

• The debate is over whether the issue should be under federal or state control.

• Politicians argue that no single healthcare program will cover all Americans.

• The debate is over whether health care should affect tax rates.

• Medical professionals are opposed to such a generic program.

The US system of federalism is based on

• the Supremacy Clause.

• financial and military powers.

• federal- and state-level powers.

• the Bill of Rights and amendments.

The sources of powers reserved to the states are specifically outlined in

• the Tenth Amendment.

• the Supremacy Clause.

• Article I.

• state constitutions.

Declaring war and coining money are considered

• states’ rights.

• implied powers.

• national rights.

• expressed powers.

When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem?

• Each state is allowed to make its own decision about the issue.

• Federal and state powers are equal, so the issue has to be debated.

• Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution is applied.

• The national government creates unique rules for each of the states.

Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

• raising taxes

• regulating trade

• creating a national bank

• declaring war

What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

• to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed

• to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal

• to describe the relationship between federal and state powers

• to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler

Which is an implied power of the federal government?

• raising taxes

• regulating trade

• drafting soldiers

• declaring war