JohnsonG12.4.1

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

Which of the following statements best defines 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 and national governments?

• Conduct foreign relations

• Declare war

• Levy taxes

• Provide an army and a navy

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

• Administer elections

• Appoint ambassadors

• Govern territories

• Regulate interstate commerce

What is a term for a system with two or more governments exercising power over the same people and the same territory?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Delegated powers

• Bicameral

Which are examples of concurrent powers in the United States?

• Powers to tax exports, hold or sentence a person to jail without a fair trial, and to grant titles of nobility

• Powers to conduct elections, set rules for marriages and divorces, and establish and support public schools

• Powers to tax, to maintain courts and define crimes, and to take private property for public use

• Powers to print and coin money, establish post offices, and conduct foreign relations