AMGOV U2S5 Federalism

What is federalism?

• A) A system where the national government holds all power

• B) A system where a written constitution divides the powers of government between a state and national government

• C) A system where states have more power than the national government

• D) A system where there is no government.

According to the concept of federalism, how are powers divided?

• All powers are given to the national government

• All powers are given to the state governments

• Powers are divided between the national and state governments

• Powers are not divided.

What is a major strength of federalism?

• It centralizes all power to the national government.

• It allows for a more timely response to local matters by giving certain powers to the States.

• It eliminates the need for state governments.

• It focuses only on international relations.

What are the national government’s powers focused on?

• Local education policies

• Issues of national concern like defense and foreign relations

• State healthcare systems

• Local transportation systems

What is one requirement of the President according to the Constitution?

• To declare war

• To give a State of the Union Address

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

• To sign treaties

What are enumerated powers?

• Powers not expressly stated in the Constitution

• Powers delegated to the national government and spelled out in the Constitution

• Powers that are implied by the Constitution

• Powers that are not related to the Constitution.

Which of the following is an example of implied powers?

• Coin money

• Declare war

• Setting up a Military Draft

• Regulate commerce

What does the necessary and proper clause grant Congress the power to do?

• Make any laws necessary to carry out the enumerated powers.

• Veto state laws.

• Amend the Constitution.

• Declare war.

Why is the necessary and proper clause also referred to as the elastic clause?

• It gives Congress flexibility.

• It limits Congress's power.

• It is difficult to interpret.

• It is rarely used.

Which of the following is an example of concurrent powers shared by both the National and State governments?

• Highway management

• Collecting taxes

• Education policy

• Foreign affairs