Federalism Quiz

What is federalism?

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

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

• A system of government in which power is divided among the people

• A system of government in which power is held by a single political party

Which subtopic of federalism emphasizes the collaboration and cooperation between the national and state governments?

• Cooperative federalism

• Layer-cake federalism

• Dual federalism

• New federalism

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law?

• The Inferiority Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Subordination Clause

• The Subservience Clause

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce?

• Commerce Clause

• Executive Clause

• Supreme Court Clause

• Bill of Rights Clause

Which subtopic of federalism is often referred to as 'layer cake federalism'?

• Dual federalism

• Cooperative federalism

• Marble cake federalism

• Unitary federalism

Which subtopic of federalism is characterized by a more rigid and separate relationship between the national and state governments?

• Dual federalism

• Unitary federalism

• Confederalism

• Cooperative federalism

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties?

• Supremacy Clause

• Due Process Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce?

• Commerce Clause

• Import-Export Clause

• Trade Clause

• Interstate Commerce Clause

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads?

• Article II, Section 4, Clause 7

• Article III, Section 2, Clause 2

• Article I, Section 8, Clause 1

• Article I, Section 8, Clause 7

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war?

• War Declaration Clause

• War Authorization Clause

• Declaration of War Clause

• War Powers Clause