Federalism & NY State Govt Quiz

What is federalism?

• A system where all powers are held by the federal government

• A system where power is divided between the national, state, and local governments

• A system where local governments have more power than the national government

• A system where the government has no power and anarchy prevails

Which of the following is a power of the federal government in the United States?

• Fire departments, EMS, 911

• age to drive

• securing the borders

Which of the following is a responsibility of state governments, not the federal government?

• Coining money

• Setting the speed limit for state highways

• Negotiating treaties with foreign countries

What is the job of the judicial branch in both the federal and state governments?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the constitution

Which of the following is an example of a check and balance in the United States government?

• The President can declare war without Congress's approval

• Congress can override a Presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote

• The Supreme Court can pass laws

• State governments can coin their own money

What role do state governments play in the federal system of the United States?

• They have no role and are completely controlled by the federal government

• They have their own powers and responsibilities, separate from the federal government

• They are responsible for foreign policy and defense of the US

What does the system of checks and balances in the United States government aim to prevent?

• The division of powers between the federal and state governments

• Any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• The federal government from abolishing state governments

• States from seceding from the Union

How is the New York State government similar to the National government?

• Both have the same number of people in the legislative branch

• Both are responsible for ratifying treaties

• Both have 3 branches of government

• Both are led by the Vice President

Who is the head of the executive branch in New York State?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Mayor

• The Attorney General

What is the highest court in New York State?

• The New York Court of Appeals

• The New York Supreme Court

• The New York District Court

• The New York Family Court