Federalism

(a)   is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

• Socialism

• Communism

• Totalitarianism

• Federalism

Which of the following is a power held exclusively by the national government?

• Establishing post offices

• Education

• Taxation

• Public order

True or False: Both the federal government and the state of California have the power to impose taxes and to maintain highways.

• True

• Yes

• No

• False

True/False:

The Constitution is known as the “supreme Law of the Land,” which means that a state's constitution, laws, and judicial decisions must agree with the Constitution.

• True

• Yes

• No

• False

The central government of the United States is called the 

• Constitution

• Executive Branche

• Congress

• Federal government

(a)   _______ are the powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution.

• Expressed

• Implied

• Reserved

• Concurrent

*Imagine* you are studying the U.S. Constitution for a school project. You come across a section that discusses the implied powers of Congress. These powers come from the 

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Santa Clause

• Hanging Chad Clause

Which level of government makes treaties and deals with foreign countries?

• State

• Federal

• Concurrent

• Mrs. Muraco

Which level of government declares war?

• State

• Federal

• Concurrent

• Mrs. Muraco

Which level of government runs elections?

• State

• Federal

• Concurrent

• Mrs. Muraco