State Power Got A Reservation

What is another word for state or nation?

• Country

• City

• Continent

• Planet

According to the Constitution, what happens to powers that are not specifically given to the federal government?

• They are reserved for the states

• They are given to the local government

• They are shared by both federal and state governments

• They are prohibited

Which of the following is a power reserved for the states?

• Declaring war on other countries

• Negotiating treaties with other nations

• Charging taxes on goods brought in from other states

• Regulating commerce with foreign nations

What is the term for powers that can be shared by both the federal and state governments?

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Delegated powers

• Exclusive powers

Which of the following is a power that states have?

• Regulating education and healthcare

• Declaring war on other countries

• Coining money and regulating commerce

• Establishing post offices and post roads

Who has the power to create smaller local governments?

• States

• Federal government

• Supreme Court

• Congress

What can the federal government do to influence states to change their laws?

• Withhold federal funding

• Declare war on the state

• Pass a nationwide law

• Appoint local officials

Which of the following is a power of local officials?

• Enforcing laws and keeping people safe

• Investigating unnatural deaths and performing autopsies

• Estimating the value of property for taxation

• Managing public buildings and structures

What is the responsibility of a school superintendent?

• Leading the city government

• Managing public education system

• Prosecuting criminals for their crimes

• Estimating the value of property for taxation

Who is in charge of making sure the polling places and ballots work properly during elections?

• Elections supervisor

• Mayor/City manager

• Medical examiner

• Sheriff/chief of police