USA 4 Study Guide Questions

What is federalism?

• A system where power is divided between different levels of government

• A system where only the federal government has power

• A system where only the state government has power

• A system where local governments have all the power

Which of the following is a responsibility of local governments?

• Negotiating treaties

• Providing water services

• Regulating radio broadcasting

• Providing social security

What is a responsibility of the state government?

• Establishing schools

• Regulating television broadcasting

• Negotiating treaties

• Providing homeland defense

Which responsibility is exclusive to the federal government?

• Running police departments

• Registering motor vehicles

• Negotiating treaties

• Teacher licensing

What are enumerated powers?

• Powers specifically listed in the Constitution

• Powers shared between federal and state governments

• Powers not delegated to the federal government

• Powers belonging only to Congress

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

• Creating schools

• Immigration

• Taxation

• Licenses

What are reserved powers?

• Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government to control

• Powers shared between federal and state governments

• Powers not delegated to the federal government that belong to the states

• Powers belonging only to Congress

Who can approve Florida amendments?

• The legislature

• The governor

• Only voters

• The president

How many ways are there to propose an amendment to the Florida constitution?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

How many times has the Florida Constitution been rewritten compared to the U.S. Constitution?

• More times

• Fewer times

• The same number of times

• It has never been rewritten