The State Government and Its Citizens Comprehension Questions

According to The Federalist Papers, what are the powers delegated to the federal government?

• Numerous and indefinite

• Few and defined

• Unlimited

• Shared equally with states

What is the role of each state according to the Constitution?

• To meet all the needs of American citizens

• To protect "the lives and liberties" of its own citizens

• To handle international relations

• To manage federal government duties

Why is water conservation a big issue in California?

• Because of the state's large population

• Due to the severe drought and its effects on agriculture

• Because of the state's cold climate

• Due to the abundance of water resources

What is important for some states like Montana?

• Building bridges

• Snow removal

• Planting trees

• Constructing skyscrapers

What is the largest part of most state budgets?

• Transportation

• Higher education

• Health

• Public assistance

What do state governments often do in an emergency?

• Work independently

• Work together

• Ignore the situation

• Wait for federal help

Who said, "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Ford

• Abraham Lincoln

What do individual states do with the federal government in emergencies?

• Compete for resources

• Work closely

• Ignore federal advice

• Act independently

What percentage of states' tax dollars is spent on higher education?

• 25%

• 16%

• 13%

• 7%

What is an example given in the text of states working together?

• Building new roads

• Restoring power after an ice storm

• Creating new laws

• Hosting a national event