Chapter 4 - Federalism

In federalism...

• individual state governments have more power over citizens than the national government.

• the national government has only those powers that are expressly stated in the Constitution.

• local governments have no power over citizens.

• power over citizens is shared by national, state, and local governments.

States do not have the right to

• regulate interstate commerce.

• borrow money.

• levy taxes.

• establish courts

In our federal system, the central and state governments share some powers.

• True

• False

Unlike expressed powers, implied powers are directly expressed in the Constitution.

• True

• False

Both the national and state governments can take private property for public use

• True

• False

Which of the following statements best defines federalism?

• A state government can make laws that conflict with those of the central government

• A state government has little power compared to that of the central government.

• State and national governments have certain powers but share no powers.

• Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory

Which of the following examples best depicts the supremacy clause of the Constitution?

• California enters into a trade agreement with Mexico.

• Kentucky passes a law requiring voters to be 21 years old.

• Michigan makes a treaty with Canada for control of waterways.

• The United States establishes the voting age to be 18.

Which of the following is an implied power of the national government?

• coin money

• develop nuclear weapons

• levy and collect taxes

• make war

Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power of the state and national governments?

• conduct foreign relations

• declare war

• levy taxes

• provide an army and a navy

Which of the following powers would you categorize under state government?

• administer elections

• govern territories

• appoint ambassadors

• regulate interstate commerce