Structure of Government Quiz

The powers of the federal government that are specifically stated (written) in the U.S. Constitution are __ powers. 

• Implied
• Reserved
• Concurrent
• Expressed / Enumerated

The powers given to the federal government are either expressly stated in the U.S. Constitution, or they are ___. These powers are granted by the elastic clause and are used to carry out expressed powers.

• Reserved
• Concurrent
• Implied
• Expressed

Powers that are shared by the national and state government are called ___.

• Concurrent powers
• Reserved powers
• Implied powers
• Expressed powers

What refers to powers given to state governments but not to the national government and are secured by the 10th Amendment?

• Implied powers
• Concurrent powers
• Reserved powers
• Enumerated powers

The __ amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves powers to the state governments and to the people, but not to the national government. 

• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 10th Amendment
• 16th Amendment

The form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states is called:

• Federalism
• Nationalism
• Anti-federalism
• Communism

The feature of the Constitution shown in this image is:

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Articles of Confederation
• Checks and Balances

The division of the government's power into three branches is known as:

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Amendments

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives in total?

• 2
• 100
• 435
• It depends on the population

How many Senators are there in total?

• 50
• 100
• 435
• 747