Powers of the Federal and State Governments

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What is the definition of federalism?

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A splitting of power between states and a federal government

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What is a confederal government?

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A collection of independent states with a weak central government.

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What is a unitary government?

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A central government has all the power even though it's divided into states.

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Which option is considered a strength of a federal form of government? Options: The power of the government is kept at the state level, There is little conflict between state and federal governments, Citizens have the opportunities to voice their opinions, The federal government is too weak to be effective

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Citizens have the opportunities to voice their opinions

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Which option is considered a strength of a confederal form of government? Options: Law between states may differ, There is little conflict between state and federal governments, The national government is strong, as are local governments, States work together without giving up freedom to a central government

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States work together without giving up freedom to a central government

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Which option is considered a strength of a unitary form of government? Options: The federal government is unable to meet the needs of all citizens, There is uniformity across the whole country, States and the federal government may have conflict, The power is kept at the local level

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There is uniformity across the whole country

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What is the definition of a "reserved" power?

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A power set aside for the states

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What is the definition of a "concurrent" power?

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A power that is shared by the state and federal governments

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What is the definition of an "expressed" power?

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A power given to the federal government that is stated in the Constitution.

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What is the definition of an "implied" power?

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A power not explicitly stated in the Constitution but can still be exercised.