Powers of the Federal and State Governments

What is the definition of federalism?

• A splitting of power between states and a federal government

• An collection of independent states with a weak central government

• A central government has all the power even though it's divided into states

• A government that is run by the people and for the people

What is a confederal government?

• A splitting of power between states and a federal government

• An collection of independent states with a weak central government

• A central government has all the power even though it's divided into states

• A government that is run by the people and for the people

What is a unitary government?

• A splitting of power between states and a federal government

• An collection of independent states with a weak central government

• A central government has all the power even though it's divided into states

• A government that is run by the people and for the people

Which option is considered a strength of a federal form of government?

• The power of the government is kept at the state level

• There is little conflict between state and federal governments

• Citizens have the opportunities to voice their opinions

• The federal government is too weak to be effective

Which option is considered a strength of a confederal form of government?

• Law between states may differ

• There is little conflict between state and federal governments

• The national government is strong, as are local governments

• States work together without giving up freedom to a central government

Which option is considered a strength of a unitary form of government?

• The federal government is unable to meet the needs of all citizens

• There is uniformity across the whole country

• States and the federal government may have conflict

• The power is kept at the local level

What is the definition of a "reserved" power?

• A power set aside for the states

• A power that is shared by the state and federal governments

• A power given to the federal government that is stated in the Consitution

• A power not explicitly stated in the Constitution but can still be exercised

What is the definition of a "concurrent" power?

• A power set aside for the states

• A power that is shared by the state and federal governments

• A power given to the federal government that is stated in the Consitution

• A power not explicitly stated in the Constitution but can still be exercised

What is the definition of an "expressed" power?

• A power set aside for the states

• A power that is shared by the state and federal governments

• A power given to the federal government that is stated in the Consitution

• A power not explicitly stated in the Constitution but can still be exercised

What is the definition of an "implied" power?

• A power set aside for the states

• A power that is shared by the state and federal governments

• A power given to the federal government that is stated in the Consitution

• A power not explicitly stated in the Constitution but can still be exercised