Federalism Quiz

Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?

• A supremacy clause
• B habeas corpus
• C elastic clause
• D ex post facto

Which is an example of a Tenth Amendment issue?

• A state governments oversee public schools
• B state governments coin money
• C national governments make treaties
• D national governments declare war

Requiring children to be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which power?

• A concurrent
• B delegated
• C implied
• D reserved

Which describes concurrent powers?

• A The federal government sets standards state governments must follow.
• B The federal government shares powers with the state governments.
• C The federal government has supremacy over state governments.
• D The federal government follows the lead of state governments.

Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the Florida Senate?

• A the speaker of the House of Representatives
• B the chief justice of the Supreme Court
• C the lieutenant governor
• D the governor

Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?

• A filibuster
• B impeach
• C override
• D pardon

What powers do the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?

• A deliver State of the Union address, four-year term, commander-in-chief, grant pardons
• B six-year term, grant pardons, make treaties, commander-in-chief
• C grant pardons, veto, deliver State of the Union address, six-year term
• D veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four-year term

Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?

• A Chief Justice
• B City Council
• C Representative
• D Senator

Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?

• A The presidents’ views are not reflected in public policy.
• B The presidents’ views are reflected in public policy.
• C Congress represents the will of the people.
• D Congress represents the will of the states.

Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?

• A county
• B federal
• C municipal
• D state