Federalism

Which of the following best defines federalism?

• A system where all powers are concentrated in the national government.

• A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments.

• A system where the states have all the power, and the national government has none.

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

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution is often called the "elastic clause" and helps to expand the powers of the federal government?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Free Exercise Clause

What does the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution state about federalism?

• It gives all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

• It establishes the federal government's supremacy over state laws.

• It prohibits the states from entering into treaties with foreign governments.

• It grants the federal government the power to tax and spend for the defense and general welfare of the U.S.

Which of the following is an example of cooperative federalism?

• The federal government issuing mandates without providing funds to the states.

• States independently setting their own foreign policies.

• The federal and state governments sharing responsibilities in funding and administering Medicaid.

• The federal government allowing states to nullify federal laws.

The power to regulate interstate commerce is given to which level of government?

• State Governments

• Local Governments

• Federal Government

• Both State and Federal Governments

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, thereby allowing the federal courts to declare state laws unconstitutional if they conflict with the Constitution?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• United States v. Lopez

What is the primary purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause in the U.S. Constitution?

• It requires states to respect the laws and judicial decisions of other states.

• It gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states.

• It prohibits states from coining money.

• It mandates that all states must give their citizens the same rights.

Which of the following best describes the concept of "dual federalism"?

• A system where the responsibilities and powers of the federal government and the state governments are clearly divided and shared.

• A system where state and federal governments work together on all matters of governance.

• A system where the federal and state governments operate independently in their own spheres of influence.

• A system where the federal government has absolute authority over the states.

The "Supremacy Clause" in the U.S. Constitution asserts that:

• State laws are supreme over federal laws.

• Federal laws are supreme over state laws.

• State constitutions are supreme over the U.S. Constitution.

• The President can override state laws.

Which of the following powers is specifically reserved to the states by the Constitution?

• The power to declare war

• The power to coin money

• The power to regulate education

• The power to raise an army