Federalism in the United States

What is federalism?

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various regional or state governments.

• A system of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority.

• A system of government in which power is divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

• A system of government in which power is held by a single ruler or dictator.

Which document established federalism in the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

What are the two levels of government in the United States?

• national government and regional governments

• county government and city governments

• local government and municipal governments

• federal government and state governments

Which amendment to the Constitution reserves powers to the states?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Which court case established the supremacy of federal law over state law?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Plessy v. Ferguson

Which clause of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary to carry out and enforce their enumerated powers?

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Enumerated Powers Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

Which level of government is responsible for issuing driver's licenses?

• municipal government

• state government

• local government

• federal government

What is the purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

• To establish the Constitution as the highest law of the land

• To give states the power to nullify federal laws

• To limit the power of the federal government

• To grant the President the power of executive privilege

Which level of government is responsible for making treaties with foreign countries?

• State government

• Local government

• Federal government

• Municipal government

What is the purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

• To reserve powers to the states

• To establish the principle of judicial review

• To protect freedom of speech and religion

• To grant the President the power of executive privilege