Federalism Quiz

What is your name?

What is the concept of federalism?

• Separation of powers between the federal and state governments

• Centralization of power in the federal government

• Complete autonomy of state governments

• Absence of any government structure

Which type of federalism had limited national government and strong state governments?

• Unitary federalism

• New federalism

• Cooperative federalism

• Dual federalism

What are the powers specifically written into the Constitution called?

• Reserved powers

• Inherent powers

• Implied powers

• Delegated powers

Which case established national supremacy when a state tried taxing a national bank?

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gibbons v. Ogden

What allows the federal government to regulate interstate trade?

• Necessary and proper clause

• Supremacy clause

• Elastic clause

• Commerce clause

Which amendment applied the Bill of Rights at the state level?

• 14th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

What type of federal grant comes with specific purposes and strings attached?

• Revenue sharing

• Unconditional grants

• Block grants

• Categorical grants

How does the federal government exert power on state governments through grant money?

• By putting conditions on the grant money

• By providing unconditional grants

• By giving complete autonomy to states

• By not providing any grant money

What are the powers held by states and not listed in the Constitution called?

• Implied powers

• Delegated powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers