SSCG5: Federalism (National vs State)

The Constitution is a document that.....

• Dictates the religious beliefs of citizens

• Outlines the purpose of who a President can be

• Describes how the Government should operate, and is structured

• Places more focus on the majority party in power at election

The interworking of a government that is divided by powers, on the division of National(central), or Regional Government is called what?

• Federalism

• Nationalism

• Patriotism

• Fascism

What is an example of the National Governments' focus in terms of what their define powers scope of influence is defined by the Constitution, e.g. Overseas commerce.

Give an example below in a written response using correct sentence structures. * No general answers!

What provides the framework for the division of power in the United States of America concerning our National Government, and State?

• Preamble

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• The Supreme Court

In the middle of the Venn diagram are a list of Concurrent powers that both State, and National Governments have. Color the side that represents State Gov't Powers blue, and National(Central) Gov't Red.

What year was the Constitution written?

• Sept 17, 1877

• Sept 17, 1787

• Sept 17, 1788

• Sept 17, 1877

What Makes Enumerated Powers different from all other powers defined in the Constituion?

• Expressed Powers, and are delegated to the National Gov't

• Are not clearly stated, but are suggested or implied

• Are powers that States & National Gov't possess

• Are powers that are not given to the National Gov't, and not denied to the States

Thousands of amendments have been introduced but how many have been ratified?

• Ten amendments

• Twenty-three amendments

• Twenty-seven amendments

• No amendments have been changed

Which powers are given to the branches of government because they are specifically stated in the Constitution?

• inherent

• enumerated

• implied

Levy taxes (make and collect)

• Enumerated

• Reserved

• Concurrent