Government Powers Quiz

Which level of government is primarily responsible for setting up schools?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• International Government

What is a key responsibility of the local government?

• Declaring war

• Printing money

• Managing public parks and recreational areas

• Regulating international trade

Which of the following is an example of federal legislation?

• Traffic laws

• Civil Rights Act

• Zoning ordinances

• Local school curriculum

How are powers divided in a federal system of government?

• All powers are held by a single central authority

• Powers are divided between central and local governments

• Local governments hold all the power

• Powers are divided among three branches of government, but not between levels of government

Who is responsible for enforcing federal laws?

• The President

• State Governors

• Federal agencies and law enforcement

• Local police departments

What happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law?

• The state law takes precedence

• The federal law takes precedence

• The laws are combined to create a new law

• The Supreme Court must create a new law to resolve the conflict

Which level of government is responsible for issuing driver's licenses?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• International Government

What is a primary function of the federal government?

• Managing public schools

• Providing police and fire services

• Regulating interstate and international trade

• Issuing marriage licenses

Which of the following is a responsibility of local government?

• National defense

• Coining money

• Road maintenance and construction

• Immigration enforcement

How does the Constitution of the United States divide government powers?

• It grants all powers to the federal government

• It divides powers between the three branches of government only

• It divides powers between the federal and state governments

• It gives all powers to the state governments