GOV Unit 2: Federalism Pre-Quiz

What is federalism?

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and regional governments

• A system where power is concentrated in a central authority

• A system where power is concentrated in regional governments

• A system where power is divided equally among all citizens

What are national powers in federalism?

• Powers held by the central government

• Powers held by state governments

• Powers shared between central and state governments

• Powers held by citizens

What is an example of a national power in federalism?

• Collecting taxes

• Establishing public schools

• Enforcing traffic laws

• Regulating marriage laws

What are shared powers in federalism?

• Powers held only by the central government

• Powers held only by the state governments

• Powers shared between the central government and state governments

• Powers held by individual citizens

Give an example of a shared power in federalism.

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Conducting elections

• Enforcing criminal laws

• Providing public transportation

What are state powers in federalism?

• Powers held only by the central government

• Powers held only by the state governments

• Powers shared between the central government and state governments

• Powers held by individual citizens

Give an example of a state power in federalism.

• Declaring war

• Printing money

• Postal services

• Regulating immigration

What is the Constitution?

• Guidelines for the federal government

• Outlines powers of state governments

• Outlines powers of central government

• Outlines powers of central and state governments

What is the Rule of Law?

• All citizens, including government officials, must obey the laws

• The government must obey the laws, but citizens are exempt

• The government is above the law and can make its own rules

• Only certain individuals are bound by the laws

What does "consent of the governed" mean?

• The government can make decisions without consulting the citizens

• The government must gain approval from the citizens before making decisions

• The citizens have no say in the government's decisions

• The citizens can overthrow the government at any time