Quiz on Federalism

In federalism, what are the two levels of government mentioned?

• National and local

• Central and regional

• State and municipal

• Federal and international

Which of the following is NOT a feature of federalism?

• Division of powers

• Overlapping powers

• Centralized monarchy

• Written constitution

What did the founders envision regarding the levels of government?

• Both levels would have all powers

• Only the federal level would have powers

• Both levels would have certain powers but neither would become too powerful

• Only the state level would have powers

Which level of government does the US Constitution explain the powers of?

• State government

• Local government

• National government

• Municipal government

What does the 10th Amendment state about powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution?

• They are given to the federal government.

• They are reserved to the States or the people.

• They are shared between federal and state governments.

• They are prohibited entirely.

What are the two types of powers granted to the national government by the US Constitution?

• A) Expressed and Implied

• B) Federal and State

• C) Legislative and Executive

• D) Judicial and Legislative

What are Expressed (Enumerated) Powers?

• A) Powers granted to state governments

• B) Powers granted to the national government by the US Constitution, specifically written

• C) Powers that are implied but not written

• D) Powers shared between state and national governments

Which power involves negotiating agreements with other countries?

• A) Declare war

• B) Make treaties

• C) Collect taxes

• D) Establish a Post Office

Which power is directly related to the financial system of the country?

• A) Declare war

• B) Coin and print money

• C) Establish a Post Office

• D) Make treaties

What is another name for the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• Supremacy Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Establishment Clause