
Quiz on Government Powers and Structure

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Sean Lavin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are reserved powers?
Powers specifically granted to the federal government
Powers shared by both state and federal governments
Powers not delegated to the federal government,
Powers related to foreign affairs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are expressed powers?
Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution
Powers implied through the necessary and proper clause
Powers reserved for the states
Powers related to education
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are concurrent powers?
Powers exclusive to the federal government
Powers shared by both state and federal governments
Powers related to international trade
Powers reserved for local governments
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three branches of state government and what is each one responsible for?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Federal, State, Local
Administrative, Regulatory, Judicial
Legislative, Executive, Administrative
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of decisions state governments make?
Declaring war
Regulating interstate commerce
Establishing local governments
Printing money
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of decisions municipal governments make?
Conducting foreign policy
Managing local police and fire departments
Regulating national banks
Establishing federal courts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the elastic clause and how could it be used at the state level?
It allows states to expand their powers beyond those explicitly listed.
It restricts states to only the powers listed in the Constitution.
It is a clause that limits federal government power.
It is a clause that only applies to local governments.
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