Unit 3 Test: Local, State, and National Gov.

What is a federal system?

• A computer system.
• The sharing of power between the central and state governments.
• The military.
• The state government.

Under the Articles of Confederation the federal government had more power than the states.

• True
• False

Which of the following documents created a stronger federal government?

• Articles of Confederation
• Magna Carta
• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution

Who has control over the National Guard Units in Alabama?

• The Federal Government
• The State Government
• Neither

What kind of power does the Constitution give the federal government?

• Expressed
• Implied
• Inherent
• All of the above

What does unicameral mean?

• having a very diverse legislature.
• having a two-house legislature.
• having a one-house legislature.
• having a strong federal government.

What is the minimum age requirement to run for governor in most states?

• 18 years old
• 30 years old
• 21 years old
• 25 years old

What action can the state supreme court take if a judge is found to have acted improperly?

• Issue a public apology
• Increase the judge's workload
• Suspend or remove the judge
• Transfer the judge to a different court

Why did the Framers create a bicameral Congress with a Senate and House of Representatives?

• To give more power to larger states
• To give equal representation to all states
• To make the legislative branch more powerful
• All of the above

What are the powers specifically listed in the Constitution for Congress called?

• Implied Powers
• Expressed Powers
• Elastic Powers
• Reserved Powers