Local and State Government Divided Page Study Guide

The CENTRAL GOVERNMENT created by the U.S. Constitution is called:

• The Federal Government

• The State Government

• The Local Government

• The Confederation

The division of power between a central government and state governments is called:

• Federalism

• Unitary System

• Confederation

• Monarchy

Which government deals with ISSUES that affect the ENTIRE COUNTRY?

• Local government

• State government

• Federal government

• Municipal government

Which government deals with ISSUES that only affect INDIVIDUAL STATES?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• International Government

What are RESERVED powers?

• Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution

• Powers shared by both the federal and state governments

• Powers not delegated to the federal government and reserved for the states

• Powers that are prohibited to both the federal and state governments

What are CONCURRENT POWERS?

• Powers shared by both the federal and state governments

• Powers exclusive to the federal government

• Powers exclusive to the state governments

• Powers that are not defined in the constitution

The SUPREMACY CLAUSE is a provision in the United States Constitution that establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the supreme law of the land.

• A provision that allows states to override federal laws.

• A clause that establishes the Constitution and federal laws as the supreme law of the land.

• A section that gives the President power over Congress.

• A rule that limits the power of the Supreme Court.

What is known as “the supreme law of the land”?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

EXPRESSED POWERS are:

• powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

• powers not explicitly stated but implied

• powers reserved to the states

• powers shared by both state and federal governments

What are some of the expressed powers of CONGRESS?

• To declare war, to coin money, to regulate commerce

• To appoint judges, to grant pardons, to veto bills

• To conduct foreign policy, to enforce laws, to command the military

• To interpret laws, to conduct trials, to issue warrants