GOV 4.1 and 4.2 Federalism

In our federal system, the central and state governments share some powers.

• true

• false

If it has Senate approval, a state law can conflict with a national law.

• true

• false

Unlike expressed powers, implied powers are directly expressed in the Constitution.

• true

• false

Both the national and state governments can take private property for public use.

• true

• false

States regulate interstate commerce; the national government, intrastate commerce

• true

• false

Which of the following statements best describes federalism?

• A state government can make laws that conflict with those of the central government.

• A state government has little power compared to that of the central government.

• State and national governments have certain powers but share no powers.

• Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory.

Which of the following examples best depicts the supremacy clause of the Constitution?

• California enters into a trade agreement with Mexico.

• Kentucky passes a law requiring voters to be 21 years old.

• Michigan makes a treaty with Canada for control of waterways.

• The United States establishes the voting age to be 18.

Which of the following is an implied power of the NATIONAL government?

• coin money

• develop nuclear weapons

• levy and collect taxes

• make war

Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power of the state ANDnational governments?

• conduct foreign relations

• declare war

• levy taxes

• provide an army and a navy

Which of the following powers would you categorize under state governments?

• appoint ambassadors

• govern territories

• administer elections