Test Review CA5

Which power is delegated to the federal government?

• taxing citizens

• coining money

• establishing courts

• conducting elections

According to the 10th Amendment, which statement describes reserved powers?

• A. Powers delegated to state governments are listed in the Constitution.

• B. Powers delegated to the federal government are listed in the Constitution.

• C. Powers delegated to the federal government are shared with the state governments.

• D. Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the state governments.

Which is the last step in the Amendment Process of the U.S. Constitution?

• The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

• Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

Which statement accurately contrasts the process of amending the two constitutions?

• The Florida Constitution process involves elected officials, while the U.S. Constitution does not.

• The U.S. Constitution can be altered through a convention process, but the Florida Constitution cannot.

• The Florida Constitution process allows for direct citizen involvement, while the U.S. Constitution does not.

• The U.S. Constitution can be evaluated by a commission every 20 years, but the Florida Constitution cannot.

Which service correctly completes the diagram?

• Coining money

• Postal services

• Teacher certificates

• Trash and recycling

How does the Supremacy Clause impact federalism?

• shift in power, causing the country to no longer be a republican form of government

• national laws would have more power than state laws, causing limits to state power

• delegated powers must be limited, causing state governments to have greater laws

• admission of new states to the country would change, causing reserved powers to change

“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land...”

According to the excerpt above, how does this clause affect Florida’s government?

• Florida must have all laws approved by the U.S. Congress.

• Florida may not pass laws that go against the U.S. Constitution.

• Florida must have all laws approved by the U.S. Supreme Court.

• Florida may not pass laws that have already been passed by the U.S. Congress.

Which statement best describes concurrent powers?

• A. The federal government directs the state governments.

• B. The federal government is guided by state governments.

• C. The federal government has supremacy over state governments.

• D. The federal government shares powers with the state governments.

The chart below explains the process for certain government actions. What conclusion can be made from the chart?

• A. The amendment process is easier than the lawmaking process.

• B. Major laws can only be passed with the approval of both political parties.

• In general, the House of Representatives has more power than the Senate.

• Constitutional amendments are difficult to pass because they require widespread support.

Which is a correct statement about the Florida Constitution?

• The Florida Constitution is unique in limiting the state government’s power.

• The Florida Constitution is unique in limiting the federal government’s power.

• The Florida Constitution differs from the U.S. Constitution in that it restricts individual freedoms.

• The Florida Constitution is similar to the U.S. Constitution in that they both guarantee individual freedoms.