Government Functions and Powers

Which of the following is a denied power to both federal and state governments?

• granting someone a title of nobility

• levying taxes on exports

• regulating interstate commerce

• establishing a national bank

Which of the following is an implied power of the national government?

• create a national speed limit

• regulate state elections

• issue driver's licenses

• determine local zoning laws

How did McCulloch v. Maryland affect the balance of power?

• It established that states have more power than the federal government.

• It said that the federal government was more powerful than the states when carrying out a constitutional duty.

• It ruled that the federal government cannot impose taxes on states.

• It determined that states can regulate federal institutions within their borders.

What key element of federalism increases the opportunity for political participation?

• power of voters

• federal regulations

• state sovereignty

• judicial review

The “Necessary and Proper Clause” of the Constitution is sometimes called the

• Elastic Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Establishment Clause

Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power of the state and national governments?

• establishing courts

• regulating immigration

• conducting foreign affairs

• issuing currency

National, state, and local governments provide for the security of the people. This function is performed on the national level by —

• maintaining a military

• establishing public schools

• regulating local businesses

• providing healthcare services

What is the main reason that one state might receive more in a block grant than another state?

• one may have more of a need

• one state has a larger population

• one state has a higher tax revenue

• one state has more federal representation

When the federal government shares money to the states, it is called ....

• federal funding

• grants-in-aid

• state subsidies

• tax rebates

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

• State governments can rule on local issues.

• Federalism eliminates the need for state governments.

• State governments have no power under federalism.

• Federalism allows states to create their own currency.