Federalism and U.S. Constitution Quiz

What does federalism in the U.S. Constitution primarily establish?

• A single national government with unlimited powers

• Division of powers between state and national governments

• A system where states have all the powers

• A government without a constitution

Which amendment is associated with the relationship between state and national governments as per the U.S. Constitution?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fifteenth Amendment

What is a key purpose of a constitution as mentioned in the learning material?

• To outline educational standards

• To provide a framework for government

• To declare war

• To regulate commerce strictly

Which of the following is NOT a type of power discussed in the context of federalism in the U.S.?

• Concurrent powers

• Enumerated powers

• Reserved powers

• Absolute powers

What can be recognized from the basic outline of both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?

• Amendments

• Preambles

• Signatures

• Bill of Rights

What are concurrent powers in the context of U.S. governance?

• Powers that are shared between the President and the Vice President

• Powers that are shared between the national and state governments

• Powers that are unique to the state governments

• Powers that are held by the judicial system only

What does the term "enumerated powers" refer to?

• Powers given to local governments

• Powers shared by all branches of government

• Powers specifically given to the national government by the U.S. Constitution

• Powers that are undefined but traditionally exercised

What is the purpose of the Florida Declaration of Rights?

• To outline the responsibilities of the Florida governor

• To list the duties of Florida citizens

• To guarantee a list of 27 rights to its citizens

• To establish Florida's independence from the U.S.

What is gerrymandering?

• The process of electing the governor of a state

• The distribution of seats in a legislature

• The process of redrawing legislative district boundaries to favor a party

• A method of voting in local elections

Which system of city government involves voters electing both city council members and a mayor?

• Commission system

• Council-manager system

• Mayor-council system

• Federal system