Federalism

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Did states have no government at all when America was born?

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False

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America’s central government is known as the federal government.

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True

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Federalism is the division of power between states.

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False

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The Constitution divides federal power among three branches of government.

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True

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

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True

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What are powers that states and the federal government share called?

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Concurrent powers.

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Does the Supremacy clause say state laws are superior to federal laws?

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False

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Are implied powers stated in the constitution and expressed powers not?

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False

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The Constitution lets Congress do what is “necessary and proper” for carrying out its powers.

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True

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Can Congress pass laws related to powers it doesn't have if there's a link to a power it does have?

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False