Federalism and Types of Powers

Which of the following options best defines the term "Federalism?"

• A system of government in which power is given to the citizens

• A system of government in which power is given to only one body

• A system of government in which power is divided between more than one level of government

Which of the following types of powers granted by the Constitution are specifically delegated to the federal (national) government?

• Delegated powers (Expressed, Enumerated)

• Reserved powers

• Expected powers

• Granted powers

Which of the following is not an example of a type of power delegated to the federal (national) government?

• Expressed

• Implied

• Inherent

• Reserved

Which of the following defines the term "Implied Powers?"

• Powers found directly within the Constitution.

• Powers not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested

• Powers that belong to the National Government because it is the government of a sovereign state within the world community

Which of the following terms is defined as "powers given to the federal government written directly in the Constitution?"

• Reserved powers

• Implied powers

• Expressed powers

• Inherent powers

Which level of government is given Reserved Powers?

• state

• federal

• local

Which level of government is given Concurrent Powers?

• state

• federal

• local

• both federal and state

Which of the following options is defined as "Expressed Powers?"

• Powers given to both federal and state governments

• Powers given to only local governments

• Powers given only to the national government

• Powers given only to state governments

regulate schools & education

• delegated (federal only)
• concurrent (shared)
• reserved (state only)

enforce laws

• delegated (federal only)
• concurrent (shared)
• reserved (state only)