Federalism Quiz

What is federalism?

• A system of government where power is concentrated in a central authority

• A system of government that divides power between national and state governments

• A form of government that allows for direct democracy

• A system where local governments have more power than state governments

Which of the following documents established the federal system in the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What is the primary purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

• To outline the powers of the federal government

• To reserve powers to the states

• To establish the supremacy of federal law

• To guarantee individual rights

Which level of government has the power to regulate interstate commerce?

• State governments

• Local governments

• Federal government

• All levels of government

What is cooperative federalism?

• A system where only the federal government has authority

• A system where federal and state governments work together on shared policies

• A form of federalism that promotes state independence

• A separation of powers between the branches of government

Which amendment gives states the power to control elections?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fifteenth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

What role does the Supreme Court play in federalism?

• It creates federal laws

• It interprets the Constitution and resolves disputes between states and the federal government

• It enforces state laws

• It has no role in federalism

Which of the following is a reserved power?

• Coining money

• Conducting elections

• Regulating immigration

• Declaring war

The Full Faith and Credit Clause is a provision in the United States Constitution. What does it require?

• States to respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state

• The federal government to provide financial support to states

• States to have identical laws and regulations

• The President to approve all state laws

Which of the following best describes the relationship between state and federal laws?

• State laws always override federal laws

• Federal laws override state laws in case of conflict

• State laws are completely independent of federal laws

• State and federal laws are equal