Ch. 4 Test

This is the system of government that divides the powers of government between a national government and several regional governments.

• Capitalism
• Democracy
• Federalism
• Republicanism

The government’s powers are known as ________________ because they are granted to it by the Constitution.

• Reserved Powers
• Inherent Powers
• Implied Powers
• Delegated Powers

The ________________ are the powers delegated to the government that are specifically stated in the Constitution.

• Reserved Powers
• Expressed Powers
• Implied Powers
• Delegated Powers

The _______________ are not expressly stated in the Constitution but are reasonably suggested from the expressed power of the Necessary and Proper Clause.

• Reserved Powers
• Expressed Powers
• Implied Powers
• Delegated Powers

The ________________ belong to the National Government simply because it is the national government of a sovereign state.

• Inherent Powers
• Expressed powers
• Implied Powers
• Delegated Powers

Which of these is a power that is denied to the states?

• Establish public schools
• Define crimes and punishments
• Form an alliance with another country
• Conduct elections

After Congress passes an act of admission, what must happen before a territory can become a state?

• The President must sign the Act
• The territory must draft a constitution and submit it to the people
• The people of the territory must vote on it
• The Speaker of the House must sign it

New York and New Jersey create a uniform set of rules for the harbor the 2 states share. This is an example of a(n)

• interstate treaty
• cooperative agreement
• interstate compact
• confederate alliance

What part of the Constitution holds together the structure of the federal system by providing for conflicts between the states and the national government?

• Necessary and Proper Clause
• Supremacy Clause
• Privileges and Immunities
• Full Faith and Credit Clause

The practice of giving a state back part of its taxes is called _____________. This ended in the 1980's under the Reagan Administration.

• Revenue Sharing
• Block Grants
• Categorical Grants
• State Grants