SOL 3d (study)

Which amendment defines the powers that are reserved for the state governments?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argued that a large republic would help control the effects of factions, while in Federalist No. 51, he emphasized the importance of checks and balances and the division of power. How do these arguments support the relationship between state governments and the national government in a federal system?

• They show that power should be centralized in the national government to eliminate state influence.

• They support a system in which states are completely independent from the national government to avoid factional conflict.

• They argue that dividing power between national and state governments limits the dominance of any one group and protects individual liberties.

• They recommend allowing the national government to override state governments to ensure stability and efficiency.

Complete the sentence below. The division of power between states and the national government is known as the principle of ________.

• reserved powers

• separation of powers

• federalism

• checks and balances

Identify whether the power described belongs to the national government, state government, or if the power is shared between the two.

• National

• State

• Shared

Identify whether the power described belongs to the national government, state government, or if the power is shared between the two.

• National

• State

• Shared

Identify whether the power described belongs to the national government, state government, or if the power is shared between the two.

• National

• State

• Shared

Identify whether the power described belongs to the national government, state government, or if the power is shared between the two.

• National

• State

• Shared

Identify whether the power described belongs to the national government, state government, or if the power is shared between the two.

• National

• State

• Shared

Identify whether the power described belongs to the national government, state government, or if the power is shared between the two. Conducts foreign policy:

• National

• State

• Shared

Which responsibility is mostly reserved for state governments?

• Conducting foreign policy

• Regulating commerce

• Promoting public health

• Providing for the common defense