Exploring Federalism in the Missouri Constitution

What is one power that states do not have according to the Constitution?

• Creating their own currency

• Issuing passports

• Establishing a national defense

• Regulating interstate commerce

Why can't states tax a federal agency within their boundaries?

• It is a violation of international law

• It is against state laws

• It is not economically feasible

• It violates the principle of federalism

Which landmark case discussed the prohibition of states taxing federal agencies?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

What is an ex post facto law?

• A law that makes an act a crime after it was committed

• A law that punishes someone without a trial

• A law that favors one state over another

• A law that regulates interstate commerce

What is a bill of attainder?

• A law that establishes tariffs

• A law that regulates trade between states

• A law that punishes someone without giving them a trial

• A law that makes an act a crime after it was committed

Which type of federalism was used in the United States from 1789 to the New Deal?

• Cooperative federalism

• Layered federalism

• Dual federalism

• Marble-cake federalism

What visual analogy is used to describe dual federalism?

• A sandwich

• A pie

• A layered cake

• A marble cake

In cooperative federalism, how do the federal and state governments interact?

• They work independently in their own spheres

• They work together to accomplish goals

• They compete for power

• They avoid interaction

What is a block grant?

• A loan that must be repaid

• A tax incentive for states

• A specific amount of money for a specific purpose

• A chunk of money for a broad purpose

Which type of grant has strings attached to its use?

• Federal loan

• State subsidy

• Categorical grant

• Block grant