QZZ - Federalism T/F Quiz

States had no government at all when the United States was born. True or False?

• True

• False

The national or central government of the U.S. is known as the federal government.

• True

• False

"Federalism" is the division of power between states.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Federalism is the division of power between the federal (national) government and the state governments.

The Constitution divides federal power among three branches of government.

• True

• False

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

• True

• False

Powers that states and the federal government share are called "concurrent powers."

• True

• False

The Supremacy Clause says state laws are superior to federal laws.

• True

• False

Implied powers are stated in the Constitution and expressed powers are not.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It's the other way around!

The Constitution lets Congress do what is "necessary and proper" for carrying out its powers, also known as the "elastic clause" because it allows flexibility.

• True

• False

Congress can’t pass laws that have anything to do with powers it doesn’t have, even if there is a link to a power it does have.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Congress often passes laws - especially if there is a link to the powers it has in the Constitution. (Think pass and let the courts sort it out)