Federalism Quiz

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers exercised by the National government only

• Powers shared by the National and State governments

• Powers exercised by the State governments only

• Powers exercised by local governments only

Which of the following is a concurrent power?

• punish criminals

• establish courts

• taxation

• all of the above

What are Enumerated/Delegated/Expressed powers? (HINT: These all mean the same thing.)

• Powers stated in the Constitution

• Powers implied in the Constitution

• Powers reserved to the States

• Powers reserved to Congress

Which amendment states that the powers not delegated to the national government by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved to the states?

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Who has the power to directly regulate speed limits, marriages, and inTRAstate commerce?

• The national government

• The President

• Both the national and state governments

• State governments

What refers to powers given to state governments but NOT to the national government?

• Reserved powers

• Implied powers

• Concurrent powers

• Enumerated powers

Division of government between the national and state governments

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

The law-making part of government.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The part of government that carries out, or enforces, the laws.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the laws.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch