3.4 Federalism

Why was the first national government of the United States called a confederation?

• States were dependent on each other.

• States were relatively indepdendent.

• States were stronger than local government.

• States were weaker than the national government.

Which of the following powers is delegated only to the national government?

• Conducting Elections

• Collecting Taxes

• Coining Money

• Establishing Courts

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.

• Both levels of government have the power to declare war.

• Both levels of government have the power to coin money.

• Both levels of government have the power to conduct elections.

Congress' power to coin money is:

• an elastic power

• an enumerated power

• an implied power

• a nonlegislative power

Article IV (4) of the Constitution explains the relationship between the states and:

• foreign governments

• the national government

• the people

• the Supreme Court

The right to regulate public schools is reserved for:

• Congress

• The House of Representatives

• the president

• the states

Which of the following identifies enumerated powers?

• Powers held by only the national government.

• Powers held by only state governments.

• Powers shared by both state and national government.

• Powers held by only the local governments.

The elastic clause allows Congress to:

• make temporary treaties with foreign countries.

• regulate trade between states.

• stretch its powers to meet new needs.

• tax U.S. citizens in times of economic crisis.

Which of the following is a reserved power?

• Declare war

• Issue marriage licenses

• Coin money

• Collect taxes

In a federal system of government, power is:

• shared between federal and state governments.

• held only by the federal government.

• held only by the state government.

• kept from the people.