2.3 Federalism Quiz

Which outcome was the result of the Supreme Court's decision in Gibbons v. Ogden?

• elimination of state taxes to support federal programs

• expansion of state involvement in the federal budget

• expansion of federal authority over state commerce (trade)

• elimination of federal grants to state public schools

The 14th Amendment states

• Government provides for the public welfare

• Government promotes the taking of private property

• Government prohibits states from violating rights of citizens

• Government protects state sovereignty in international affairs

Which level of government sets policies for the whole nation?

• local

• state

• federal

• regional

The Supremacy Clause states

• That state law should be followed no matter what.

• Local law should be followed no matter what.

• Federal law is the supreme law of the land and is more powerful than state law.

The federal government provides most of the funding for education.

• True

• False

What is federalism?

The main job of the legislative branch of government is

• enforce laws

• make laws

• interpret laws

• judge laws

Check each program in which the state and federal government have to work together and apply cooperative federalism.

• Medicaid

• Federal Emergency Manager Agency (FEMA)

• federal grants

• local education and property taxes

Examine the picture. Hurricane Katrina Floods a Highway to New Orleans. LA, 2005.

Which statement explains why federal and state governments cooperated to address the situation shown in the image?

• Both governments provide funding to find solutions for traffic congestion.

• Both are required to help cities meet national highway and bridge standards.

• Requiring more energy-efficient vehicles is a primary goal for both governments.

• Providing funding and public services after disasters supports both of their interests.

Read the list below. SELECTED GOVERNMENTAL POWERS

Making laws and administering justice. Providing for the public welfare. Establishing courts

How are these listed powers similar?

• They are protected under Article I and the Bill of Rights.

• They are carried out solely by states under the Constitution.

• They are implemented by both the national and state governments.

• They are exercised under the exclusive authority of the federal government.