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WorksheetsAP Federalism Barclay
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 42mins
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Class
Date
1.
A power that is specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government is called an _______ power.
a)
Enumerated
b)
Implied
c)
Reserved
d)
Elastic Clause
2.
Which one of these is a federal power?
a)
setting election times
b)
regulating interstate trade
c)
setting the drinking age
d)
setting hunting laws
3.
Can Wisconsin change the age of its Representatives in Congress
a)
Yes
b)
No
4.
A duty listed in the Constitution to be specifically for the states is called a _________________power.
a)
Implied
b)
Delegated
c)
Austin
d)
Reserved
5.
Which case helped strengthen federal control over interstate trade?
a)
Brown v Board
b)
Kopitzke V Class
c)
Roe v Wade
d)
Gibbons v Ogden
6.
Powers that both the states and the federal government have are called___________powers
a)
Listed
b)
Implied
c)
Shared
d)
The states and federal government do not share power
7.
Which of these represents a shared power?
a)
Tax
b)
Make courts
c)
Pass Laws
d)
All are shared powers
8.
An implied power...
a)
is listed in the constitution.
b)
is reserved for the states
c)
is allowed under the elastic clause and relates to an enumerated power
d)
is never constitutional.
9.
Which of these is an implied power?
a)
Buy weapons for the army from a private company.
b)
Declare War
c)
Make a foreign treaty.
d)
Regulate Interstate Commerce
10.
What is a grant?
a)
Money given for a purpose
b)
A tax
c)
A President
d)
A school.
11.
If the federal government says that it will give grant money to Marshfield for new schools, but the schools must teach calculus in Kindergarten, the feds have imposed a
a)
Mandate
b)
Unfunded mandate
c)
law
d)
condition of aid
12.
If Madison decided all towns must have a new fire station, but then failed to give any funds to build the station, Madison imposed an _____________.
a)
Grant
b)
unfunded mandate
c)
special sneaky rule
d)
bill
13.
If a power is not listed or implied for the federal government, it is reserved for
a)
Congress
b)
The President
c)
The federal government
d)
The states under the 10 Amendment
14.
Can Wisconsin lower its drinking age?
a)
Yes
b)
No
15.
When a state honors official records such as marriage records from other states
a)
Extradite
b)
Intrastate commerce
c)
Elastic Clause
d)
Full Faith and Credit
16.
police protection, making laws and taxing are examples of
a)
concurrent powers
b)
reserved powers
c)
delegated powers
17.
National Powers, which include: Regulate trade, Coin Money, Provide an army and navy, Conduct foreign affairs, Set up federal courts
a)
concurrent powers
b)
reserved powers
c)
delegated powers
18.
issuing licenses, regulating education and regulating trade within the state are examples of
a)
concurrent powers
b)
reserved powers
c)
delegated powers
19.
powers that are given to the states
a)
concurrent powers
b)
reserved powers
c)
delegated powers
20.
This amendment sets up federalism
a)
10th amendment
b)
11th amendment
c)
12th amendment
d)
13th amendment
21.
Requiring children to be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which power?
a)
concurrent
b)
reserved
c)
delegated
d)
enumerated
22.
Which of the following is the basic characteristic of Federalism?
a)
It gives all power to a National Government
b)
It divides power between a National Government and State governments
c)
It gives all the power to State government
d)
It puts all the powers equally to a National government and State governments
23.
The power to tax is a(n)
a)
implied power
b)
concurrent power
c)
reserved power
d)
abused power
24.
A power that is specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government is called an _______ power.
a)
enumerated or delegated
b)
implied
c)
reserved
d)
elastic clause
25.
Issuing drivers licenses, establishing schools, and running elections are...
a)
concurrent powers
b)
reserved powers
c)
delegated powers
d)
implied powers
26.
The Supremacy Clause states that
a)
state laws are superior to federal laws
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
expressed powers are superior to implied powers
d)
Alabama is superior to Auburn
27.
Which level of government provides the most services?
a)
federal
b)
local
c)
national
d)
state
28.
Which is delegated to the national government?
a)
conducting elections
b)
establishing courts
c)
coining money
d)
taxing citizens
29.
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges
b)
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties
c)
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
d)
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
30.
According to this clause of Article 6, the laws and court cases of the national government cannot be violated by the states.
a)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
b)
Privileges and Immunities Clause
c)
Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
Supremacy Clause
31.
When the national government allows states to make policy, rather than enforcing their own decision, we call it _________________.
a)
Laboratories of Democracy
b)
Federalism
c)
Laboratories of Communism
d)
Theocracy
32.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which protect personal rights and liberties from government abuse.
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Preamble
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Magna Carta
33.
This Amendment promises that any powers or abilities not specifically granted to the Federal Government in the Constitution would belong to the states.
a)
Ninth Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
First Amendment
d)
Tenth Amendment
34.
The Federal Executive branch is run by the President and Vice-President, while most states have a _______ and ________-________
a)
Governor : Lieutenant Governor
b)
Maester : Small Council
c)
Attorney General : Governor
d)
Governor : Mayor
35.
This clause of the Constitution forbids states from discriminating against citizens of another state.
a)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
b)
Necessary and Proper Clause
c)
Privileges and Immunities Clause
d)
Supremacy Clause
36.
This clause of the Constitution requires states to recognize the licenses and contracts issued by other states.
a)
Privileges and Immunities Clause
b)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
c)
Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
Supremacy Clause
37.
The Constitution specifically says that there are some things, like ex-post facto laws and titles of nobility, that no government should do. We call these the ______ powers.
a)
Denied Powers
b)
Enumerated Powers
c)
Implied Powers
d)
Reserved Powers
38.
Certain powers, like the ability to write laws and levy taxes on citizens, are shared by both the State and Federal governments. These are the ________ powers.
a)
Reserved Powers
b)
Implied Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
d)
Enumerated Powers
39.
The powers the Constitution doesn’t mention, like education, belong to the States, and are called the ____________.
a)
Implied Powers
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Enumerated Powers
d)
Denied Powers
40.
There are some powers that are not in the Constitution but the Federal Government has taken anyway because they seem to go well with the enumerated powers (ex: the ability to create a national bank). These are called _____________
a)
Implied Powers
b)
Enumerated Powers
c)
Denied Powers
d)
Concurrent Powers
41.
This military force serves as the State’s army, but can be made to serve the interests of the National Government if it’s being used inappropriately.
a)
United Nations Peacekeepers
b)
National Guard
c)
Elite Danger Force
d)
United States Dragoon Regiment
42.
The ________ Government is in charge of administering elections of all kinds, but they must obey election law and the Constitution.
a)
Federal
b)
National
c)
Local
d)
State
43.
Ensuring a Republican form of government, respecting the integrity of State borders, and defending States are obligations of the __________ Government.
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
County
d)
City
44.
The most important way the Federal Government can get the States to do what it wants is to award or deny money in the form of Block or Categorical _______.
a)
Tax Vouchers
b)
State Income Credits
c)
Grants (Grants-in-Aid)
d)
National Bonds
45.
To amend the Constitution a bill must be introduced into and pass ________ by a ___ vote in each chamber, then be ratified by ___ of the ______.
a)
Congress : 3/4 : 2/3 : States
b)
Judicial : 3/4 : 2/3: States
c)
Judicial : 2/3 : 3/4 : States
d)
Congress : 2/3 : ¾ : States
46.
Congress and the legislatures of every state but Nebraska are ________, meaning they have two chambers.
a)
Unicameral
b)
Tricameral
c)
Bicameral
d)
Quadcameral
47.
If the need arises, the Chief Executives of the Federal and State governments can call their legislatures into a __________ Session.
a)
Special
b)
Regular
c)
Super Secret
d)
Illegal
48.
If a criminal is caught in a state other than the one he committed a crime in, he must be returned through the process of ________.
a)
Banishment
b)
Exile
c)
Extradition
d)
Diaspora
49.
States have their own courts, but only the Federal Supreme Court has the power of ___________, which lets them be the final interpreters of the US Constitution.
a)
Executive Review
b)
Legislative Review
c)
Theocratic Review
d)
Judicial Review
50.
Explain the difference between a Presidential Veto and a Gubernatorial Line-Item Veto.
a)
A Veto strikes down a bill in it’s entirety, a Line-Item Veto strikes down only one part of a bill.
b)
A Line-Item Veto strikes down a bill in it’s entirety, a Veto strikes down only one part of a bill.
51.
What is the proper name for the "National" Government found in Washington, DC?
a)
Federal Government
b)
Washington Government
c)
State Government
d)
United Government
52.
A system of government where power and responsibilities are shared by two distinct levels.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Communism
c)
Federalism
d)
Oligarchy
53.
The name given to a founding document detailing the rules and powers of a government. The national government has one, as do all 50 states.
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Constitution
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Plymouth Accord
54.
In the diagram, what does A represent?
a)
Local Government
b)
National Government
c)
State Government
d)
Texas Government
55.
In the diagram, what does B represent?
a)
National Government
b)
State Government
c)
Federal Government
d)
Local Government
56.
In the diagram, what does C represent?
a)
Local Government
b)
National Government
c)
State Government
d)
Federal Government
57.
In the diagram, what does D represent?
a)
Implied Powers
b)
Concurrent Powers
c)
Enumerated Powers
d)
Reserved Powers
58.
The implied powers suggested by the United States Constitution show that the writers recognized the
a)
rights the states had to be protected.
b)
powers of the Supreme Court needed to be checked.
c)
rights of the citizens were the first concern of the government.
d)
powers of government needed to be able to adapt to change.
59.
Collecting taxes
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
60.
Borrowing money
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
61.
Provide for the general welfare
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
62.
Legislate and enforce laws
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
63.
Create and maintain a court system
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
64.
Build roads and highways
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
65.
Coin and print money
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
66.
Regulate trade
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
67.
Regulate interstate commerce
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
68.
Declare war
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
69.
Foreign Relations / Policy
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
70.
Punish counterfeiters
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
71.
Raise and maintain a military
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
72.
Establish patents and copyrights
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
73.
Make immigration and naturalization laws
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
74.
Establish post offices
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
75.
Regulate elections
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
76.
Establish local governments
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
77.
Provide for the health and safety of citizens
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
78.
Provide education
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
79.
Regulate marriage
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
80.
Keep all power not granted to the federal government
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
81.
Regulate driver’s licenses
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Delegated Powers
c)
Reserved Power
82.
Divides a government's powers between the national, state, and local governments.
a)
Federalism
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
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