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The term federalism is best described as the 

• 1. division of power between the national government and state governments

• 1. creation of a two-house legislature in the national government

• 1. method of reviewing laws and executive actions

• 1. establishment of three branches of government

Which statement is an example of the system of federalism?

• 1. The national government coins money, but states cannot.

• 1. The president can negotiate treaties, but the Senate has the power to ratify them

• 2. Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

• 1. Cabinet members are appointed by the president.

Which constitutional principle is best illustrated by the chart?

• 1. due process 

• 1. implied powers

• 1. property rights

• 1. federalism  

Which statement most accurately describes federalism?

• 1. The judicial branch of government has more power than the other two branches.

• 2. The president and vice president divide executive power.

• 1. Power is divided between the national government and the states.

• 1. Power is shared between the two houses of Congress.

A constitutional power specifically delegated to the federal government is the power to

• 1. issue driver’s licenses

• 1. regulate marriage and divorce

• 1. declare war

• 1. establish education standards

Passing marriage and divorce laws, creating vehicle and traffic regulations, and setting high school graduation requirements are examples of powers traditionally

• 1. exercised solely by local governments

• 3. delegated entirely to the federal government

• 1. shared by the national and local governments

• 1. reserved to the state governments

•The United States government taxes gasoline.

•New York State law requires a sales tax on many goods.

These two statements best illustrate the principle of

• property rights

• 2. concurrent powers

• reserved powers

• 1. popular sovereignty

 Under the United States Constitution, state governments have the power to

• 1. regulate interstate commerce

• 2. License Teachers

• 1. establish term limits for members of Congress

• 1. coin money

Which United States governmental principle includes the concepts of reserved powers, delegated powers, and concurrent powers?

• 1. judicial review

• 2. the unwritten constitution

• 3. federalism

• 1. the amending process

Which feature of the United States Constitution traditionally gives the states authority (power) over public education?

• 1. reserved powers 

• 1. preamble

• 3. fifth amendment 

• 1. supremacy clause