Federalism and Leadership Mastery Check Retake

Which is NOT a primary responsibility of state government?

• Promote Safety

• Promote Welfare

• Promote Public Health

• Provide for the Common Defense

Where does each level of government get their power?

a

b

c

U.S. Constitution

The states

10th Amendment / VA Constitution

The division of the government's power between the state and national levels is known as?

• Separation of Powers

• Due Process

• Bicameral

• Federalism

Local governments exercise all of the following powers EXCEPT

• Writing ordinances.

• Educating children.

• Regulating how land is used.

• Raising an army.

Who would you speak to discuss an ordinance written for Montgomery County?

• Mayor

• Superintendent

• County Administrator

• Board of Supervisors

Which of the following headlines is connected to a reserved power?

• "Post Office to Lay Off Thousands Under Budget Cuts"

• "Income Taxes to Be at Lowest Level Since 1996"

• "School Curriculum is Now An Issue for Many"

• "Treaty with Mexico Signed to Open Markets for Clothing"

Label the following image with the term that it demonstrates.

b

Checks and Balances

Federalism

Delegated

Bicameral

Match the leader to the level and branch of government they lead.

• National / Executive

• General Assembly

• Local / Legislative

• Congress

• National / Legislative

• Board of Supervisors

• State / Executive

• Governor

• State / Legislative

• President

The table shows various issues that must be addressed in the legislative process in Virginia.  Improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay would be addressed as an issue of —

• Environment

• State Budget

• Revenue

• Education

What is the Judicial Branch made up of?

• members of Congress

• the nation’s Court system

• the President & Vice President

• citizens