Exploring Federalism: Powers Explained

What are the three types of powers granted to the national government by the Constitution?

• Enumerated, Reserved, and Concurrent

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Federal, State, and Local

• Expressed, Implied, and Inherent

Where can most of the enumerated powers be found in the Constitution?

• Article 2, Section 3

• Article 3, Section 1

• Article 1, Section 8

• Article 4, Section 2

Which of the following is an example of an enumerated power?

• Punishing those who fail to pay taxes

• Establishing a national bank

• Regulating interstate trade

• Prohibiting the importation of certain goods

What is the primary role of Congress in relation to enumerated powers?

• To interpret the Constitution

• To pass a federal budget and raise taxes

• To establish a national bank

• To regulate immigration

What is an implied power related to the government's ability to raise an army?

• Admitting new states

• Declaring war

• Establishing a draft

• Coining money

Which of the following is an implied power related to the government's ability to collect taxes?

• Admitting new states

• Regulating interstate trade

• Declaring war

• Establishing the IRS

Which power allows the federal government to establish military bases?

• Expressed power

• Implied power

• Inherent power

• Concurrent power

What was the Supreme Court's ruling on Obamacare based on?

• The power to coin money

• The power to declare war

• The power to regulate commerce

• The power to admit new states

Which of the following is an example of an inherent power?

• Prohibiting the exportation of certain goods

• Regulating immigration

• Establishing a national bank

• Punishing those who fail to pay taxes

Why does the United States have inherent powers?

• Because they are explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Because it is an independent sovereign nation

• Because they are necessary for regulating commerce

• Because they are granted by the Supreme Court