Civics Vocab

Federalists supported a _______ national government.

• strong

• weak

• limited

• divided

Democrats generally support a ________ national government, while Republicans generally support ________ state governments.

• strong; strong

• weak; weak

• weak; strong

• strong; weak

During which period did the size of the federal government increase, as shown in the image?

• Following the Civil War 1870s

• Progressive Era early 1900s

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the main purpose of the 'Elastic Clause' and 'Commerce Clause' in the U.S. Constitution?

• To limit federal power

• To stretch or expand federal power

• To end the Civil War

• To create new states

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 used the 'Commerce Clause' to end which of the following practices?

• Taxation

• Discrimination and segregation

• Voting rights

• Immigration

What are the three levels of government?

• National (Federal), State & Local

• Executive, Legislative & Judicial

• Federal, Provincial & Municipal

• Central, Regional & District

What do you call powers that are left for the states?

• Reserved

• Delegated

• Concurrent

• Implied

Which amendment reserved powers to the states?

• Amendment X

• Amendment I

• Amendment XIII

• Amendment XIX

Name one “concurrent” power.

• The power to tax

• The power to declare war

• The power to coin money

• The power to conduct foreign affairs

Which level provides garbage collection and schools?

• Local

• State

• National

• International