Federalism - Powers Divided

What is federalism?

• One government with total power

• Division of power between national and state governments

• The ability of states to make treaties

• A system where local governments are independent from states

Why did the Framers choose federalism?

• They wanted to eliminate state governments

• The Articles of Confederation made the national government too strong

• They wanted a strong national government, but also to protect state power and individual liberty

• They believed states should have more power than the national government

Which of the following is an expressed (enumerated) power?

• Creating school systems

• Declaring war

• Granting marriage licenses

• Operating police departments

What clause is the basis for implied powers?

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Establishment Clause

Which is an example of an implied power?

• Coining money

• Building interstate highways

What are inherent powers?

• Powers listed word-for-word in the Constitution

• Powers denied to the national government

• Powers that belong to all national governments

• Powers shared between states and the national government

According to the 10th Amendment, which powers are reserved to the states?

• Powers shared with the national government

• Powers listed in the Constitution

• Powers not given to the federal government and not denied to the states

• All powers related to foreign policy

Which of the following is a power denied to the states?

• Regulating education

• Collecting taxes

• Making treaties with other nations

• Setting up local governments

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers the President shares with Congress

• Powers denied to both national and state governments

• Powers shared by both national and state governments

• Powers only used during emergencies

What does the Supremacy Clause say?

• States can overrule the Constitution

• State law is above all unless Congress says otherwise

• The Constitution is the supreme law of the land

• Local laws have final authority