Federalism and U.S. Government Power Structure

What is the power structure in a unitary system of government?

• Power is divided between a central government and several state/local governments

• Power is primarily vested in individual states, bound together by a weak central government

• Power is centralized in one central government

• Power is shared by both federal and state governments

Which system of government divides power between a central government and several state/local governments?

• Unitary System

• Confederal System

• Federal System (Federalism)

• None of the above

What is an example of a power structure in a confederal system?

• Great Britain

• The USA

• US under the Articles of Confederation

• None of the above

Why did the Founders establish a federal system?

• To avoid tyranny by dividing power between multiple levels of government

• To establish a strong central government

• To give all power to individual states

• To create a confederal system

Which clause in the Constitution declares it as the supreme law of the land?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• The Full Faith and Credit Clause

What are powers that are listed directly in the Constitution called?

• Implied Powers

• Inherent Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated (Expressed) Powers

Which type of power is reasonably granted from the expressed powers?

• Implied Powers

• Inherent Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated (Expressed) Powers

What are powers that are assumed by a recognized sovereign state/national government called?

• Implied Powers

• Inherent Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated (Expressed) Powers

What powers are reserved for the states according to the 10th Amendment?

• Enumerated (Expressed) Powers

• Implied Powers

• Inherent Powers

• Reserved Powers

Who settles conflicts between federal and state governments?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The Governor