Federalism Test Review: 2024

Whether expressly written in the Constitution, or implied by it's wording, all powers given to the Federal Government are called what?

• Reserved Powers

• Delegated Powers

• Super Powers

• Unlimited Powers

Which of the two main political parties is generally more concerned with protecting States' Rights above National Supremacy?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Socialist Party

The "Commerce Power" is a name for the Expressed/Enumerated powers of Congress to regulate interstate _________.

• Disputes

• Football Rivalries

• Travel

• Trade

In this system of government, most or all power is given to a central government instead of regional governments.

• Federal System

• Imperial System

• Unitary System

• Confederation System

The Supreme Court case McCulloch vs. Maryland established national supremacy over conflicts with state laws, and created the doctrine of ________ powers.

• Expressed Powers

• Super Powers

• Implied Powers

• Denied Powers

When there are disputes between the state governments, or between the government of a state and the federal government, where must it be legally resolved?

• Supreme Court of the US

• State Court

• District Court

• World Court

According to the Constitution, the _______ government is charged with administering elections and ratifying constitutional amendments.

• State

• Federal

• Local

• International

The Constitution includes the Supremacy Clause, which states that:​

• people shall be free from unlawful searches and seizures.

• laws passed by the states shall be considered supreme law.

• Supreme Court justices can pass amendments to the Constitution.

• The Constitution and Federal Law are the highest authority in the land, and must be obeyed by all.

The "Privileges and Immunities" Clause of the Constitution says that State Governments must treat citizens of other states the same as their own. Which of the following violates that principle.

• A judge gives you a harsher sentence because you are from California.

• You must pay out-of-state tuition in college.

• Your neighbor insults your favorite football team from another state.

• You cannot find a job that will hire you because you commute from Louisiana.

In emergencies, governors can use their power as the chief executive in their state to call out the______________ to maintain law and order​ or rescue people from natural disasters.

• French Foreign Legion

• ​National Guard

• US Army

• State Militia