2.10 The Division of Powers

Explain how the powers of government are divided in the American system of federalism.

• The powers are divided between the national and state governments.

• The powers are divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

• The powers are divided between the President and Congress.

• The powers are divided between the federal and local governments.

Identify the major characteristics of American federalism.

• Separation of powers between national and state governments

• Centralization of power in the national government

• Exclusive power of state governments

• No division of powers

What is Federalism?

• A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

• A political system where a single central government holds all the power.

• A form of government where power is held by a small group of individuals.

• A system where power is distributed among various religious leaders.

Which power is shared by both the federal government and state governments?

• Declare war

• Borrow money

• Establish public schools

• Conduct foreign relations

Fill in the blank: Powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments are called _________.

• concurrent powers

• exclusive powers

• reserved powers

• enumerated powers

Which of the following is NOT a Concurrent Power?

• Levy and collect taxes

• Define crimes and set punishments

• Establish local governments

• Claim private property for public use

What are 'Denied Powers'?

• Powers that are explicitly prohibited by the Constitution

• Powers that are reserved for the states

• Powers that are shared between the federal and state governments

• Powers that are implied but not explicitly stated

Which section of the Constitution lists the powers denied to the federal government?

Which of the following is a power denied to the state governments?

• Tax exports

• Infringe on states’ rights

• Make treaties or alliances

• None of the above

Where can the powers denied to the states be found in the Constitution?

• Article I, Section 10

• Article II, Section 2

• Article III, Section 1

• Article IV, Section 3