Concurrent Powers and Federalism

Which statement best describes concurrent powers?

• The federal government follows the lead of state governments.

• The federal government has supremacy over state governments.

• The federal government shares powers with the state governments.

• The federal government sets standards that state governments must follow.

Which power is delegated to the federal government?

• taxing citizens

• coining money

• establishing courts

• conducting elections

Which statement is an example of reserved powers?

• raising and maintaining a navy

• declaring war and governing combat

• establishing and funding a system of public education

• setting and fixing the standards of weights and measures

Based on the 10th Amendment, which powers are reserved for state governments or individual citizens?

• all powers needed to conduct U.S. foreign policy

• all powers needed by Congress to carry out its enumerated powers

• all powers not delegated to the national government by the U.S. Constitution

• all powers needed to prevent corruption and abuse by the national government

Which is the last step in the Amendment Process of the U.S. Constitution?

• The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

• Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

This is an excerpt from Article V of the Constitution. "The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments . . ." Why did the framers add this article to the Constitution?

• to make updating the Constitution an easy process for people in the future

• to increase the Constitutional powers of the federal government over states

• to increase the flexibility of the federal government in the face of future challenges

• to make sure that the government would have the popular support of its future citizens

Which statement describes a DIFFERENCE between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Only the federal government has three branches

• Only the state governments collect taxes

• Only the state governments regulate intrastate trade

• Only the federal government regulates school curriculum

Which laws are passed by the Florida legislature?

• acts

• statutes

• charters

• ordinances

How is the lawmaking process of the Florida State Legislature and the U.S. Congress similar?

• Bills dealing with taxes can originate within either of the houses.

• Bills are usually approved on the floor of the house without going to a committee.

• Bills have to be approved by both houses of the legislature before they can become law.

The scenario below may be addressed by local, state, or national governments. After careful analysis, it has been confirmed that Florida is in danger of having a record budget deficit since their spending is set to far exceed tax revenue. Who is responsible for resolving the issue?

• the mayor of Orlando

• the governor of Florida

• the President of the United States

• the United States senators from Florida