mid term and air test

Which phrase describes the system of federalism established by the United States Constitution?

• The restriction of the government to exercise only powers granted to it by the people

• The ability of one branch of government to restrain to powers of the other branches

• The distribution of powers among independent branches of government

• The division of powers between the National Government and the States

Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. government. Identify some of the powers reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. government. Circle 3 choices.

• Interpret Laws

• Declare War

• Make Taxes

• Sentence Offenders

• Establish Judicial Procedures

The Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of the federal government each have specific powers. Which power belongs to the judicial branch?

• Enforcing Laws

• Interpreting Laws

• Passing Resolutions

• Recognizing Foreign Nations

Which branch or branches of the federal government enforce the laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative and Judicial

• Judicial and Executive

Match: Identify the following powers as either state or federal powers: A. State B. Federal (a)   conduct elections

Match: Identify the following powers as either state or federal powers: A. State B. Federal (a)   print money

Match: Identify the following powers as either state or federal powers: A. State B. Federal (a)   ratify constitutional amendments

Match: Identify the following powers as either state or federal powers: A. State B. Federal (a)   declare war

State or federal = raise sales tax

(a)  

state or federal government regulate foreign trade

(a)