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