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Federalism

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The division of power between a central government and state governments is called

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

rule of law

d)

federalism

2.

Powers of Congress that are stated in the U.S. Constitution that are given to the national government are _____ powers.

a)

expressed

b)

reserved

c)

concurrent

3.
Reserved Powers are powers for the 
a)
Federal Government
b)
Both Federal & State
c)
State Governments
d)
Counties
4.
Concurrent Powers are given to
a)
The states
b)
Both the state and the federal government
c)
The federal government 
d)
Local government
5.
Which statement is true about the concept of Federalism?
a)
Americans must only obey state laws.
b)
Federalism was designed to give the president more power.
c)
It does not put a limit on the government.
d)
The power is shared by the state and national governments.
6.
Make treaties and deals with foreign countries
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
7.
Provide police and emergency services
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
8.
Print Money
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
9.
Issue licenses (marriage, hunting, driver's, etc.)
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
10.
Collect Taxes
a)
Federal Power
b)
State Power
c)
Concurrent (Shared by Both)
11.
Maintain Armed Forces
a)
Federal Power
b)
State Power
c)
Concurrent (Shared by Both)
12.
Establish and Maintain Schools
a)
Federal Power
b)
State Power 
c)
Concurrent (Shared by Both)
13.

Which amendment states: "Any power not given to the federal government is reserved to the state governments"?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

14.

What part of the Constitution keeps state laws from going against federal laws?

a)

Elastic clause

b)

Stretchy Clause

c)

ex post facto

d)

Supremacy clause

15.

Which of the following would be an example of a local government power or responsibility?

a)

Delivering mail

b)

Granting teacher certifications

c)

Minting/Coining quarters

d)

Establishing a fire department

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