State and Local Governments

What does the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution concern?

• The rights of freedom of speech and religion

• The division of powers between the federal government and the states

• The powers reserved to the states

• The establishment of the executive branch

In the U.S. federalist system, what are delegated powers?

• Powers assigned to both the federal government and state governments

• Powers reserved exclusively for state governments

• Powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution

• Powers that are unassigned but assumed by the federal government

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers that only the federal government holds

• Powers that only state governments hold

• Powers shared by both federal and state governments

• Powers held by local governments only

Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by federal and state governments?

• Regulating mail

• Issuing licenses

• Borrowing and spending money

• Regulating interstate commerce

What kind of power is the creation of court systems?

• Exclusive state power

• Exclusive federal power

• Concurrent power

• Non-governmental power

What is the relationship between state constitutions and the US Constitution?

• State constitutions are above the US Constitution.

• State constitutions and the US Constitution are unrelated.

• State constitutions are subordinate to the US Constitution.

• State constitutions replace the US Constitution.

What are the two basic steps involved in the formal change of a constitution?

• Proposal and implementation

• Ratification and enforcement

• Proposal and ratification

• Amendment and validation

In general, who can propose changes to a state's constitution?

• Only the state legislature

• Only the voters

• A constitutional convention, state legislature, or voters

• Only the governor

What is typically the minimum age requirement for state senators?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

How are state legislators usually chosen?

• Appointment by the governor

• Popular vote

• Selection by the state senate

• By a lottery system