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3.4 Understanding Federalism and the Powers of Government

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What principle of the U.S. Constitution describes the division of power between national and state governments?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Judicial Review

2.

Which amendment further clarifies the division of powers between the national government and the states?

a)

Eighth Amendment

b)

Tenth Amendment

c)

First Amendment

d)

Second Amendment

3.

What does the 'full faith and credit' clause in the Constitution require?

a)

Citizens to obey federal laws only

b)

States to uphold the laws of other states

c)

All states to use the same currency

d)

Federal laws to override state laws

4.

Which type of power allows states to regulate education?

a)

Concurrent powers

b)

Reserved powers

c)

Diplomatic powers

d)

Delegated powers

5.

What are concurrent powers?

a)

Powers not mentioned in the Constitution

b)

Powers held by the Supreme Court

c)

Powers exclusive to the national government

d)

Powers shared between the national and state governments

6.

Which clause ensures that federal laws prevail over state laws in case of conflict?

a)

Establishment Clause

b)

Necessary and Proper Clause

c)

Supremacy Clause

d)

Commerce Clause

7.

Which power includes the ability to declare war?

a)

Delegated powers

b)

Unlisted powers

c)

Concurrent powers

d)

Reserved powers

8.

What does federalism aim to prevent by distributing powers?

a)

States from making their own laws

b)

Foreign interference in elections

c)

Taxation without representation

d)

One branch becoming too powerful

9.

How does federalism enhance flexibility in government?

a)

By allowing national laws to override local needs

b)

By eliminating state governments

c)

By centralizing government power

d)

By enabling states to address specific local concerns

10.

What is encouraged to deepen understanding of civic standards?

a)

Watching more videos

b)

Discussing in class

c)

Reading the Constitution alone

d)

Participating in federal elections