Unit 6 Federalism Review

Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?  

• supremacy clause

• habeas corpus

• elastic clause

• ex post facto

Which describes concurrent powers?

• The federal government sets standards state governments must follow.

• The federal government shares powers with the state governments.

• The federal government has supremacy over state governments.

• The federal government follows the lead of state governments.

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• neither protects individual rights

• both include an amendment process

• neither provides for a chief executive

• both include a nine member Supreme Court

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• both include a Preamble 

• both include seven articles 

• both require legislative term limits 

• both require native born chief executives 

Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses? 

• county

• federal

• municipal

• state

Which is a responsibility of state government?

• regulating public transportation

• regulating public education 

• providing clean drinking water

• providing fire protection

Which level of government provides the most services to citizens? 

• federal

• local

• national

• state 

Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.

• reserved powers

• interstate compact

• delegated powers

• concurrent powers

Those delegated powers of the National Government that are specifically written out, expressly, in the Constitution; also called the "enumerated powers" or delegated powers.

• exclusive powers

• reserved powers

• expressed powers

• inherent powers