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WorksheetsUnit3: Powers of Government
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 57mins
Who is the leader of a city?
governor
mayor
president
principal
Who is the leader of a state?
mayor
president
governor
king
What is the relationship between state and national governments?
They have separate powers and responsibilities
They have the same powers and responsibilities
They have no relationship
They have overlapping powers and responsibilities
Which level of government has the power to make and enforce laws for the entire country?
Municipal government
Local government
Federal government
State government
Which level of government has the power to make and enforce laws within a specific state?
State government
International government
Local government
Federal government
What is the term used to describe the division of powers between the state and national governments?
unitary system
separation of powers
centralism
federalism
Which level of government is responsible for issues such as education, transportation, and public safety within a state?
State government
International government
Local government
Federal government
Which level of government is responsible for issues such as defense, foreign policy, and trade for the entire country?
Federal government
Local government
Municipal government
State government
What is the purpose of the relationship between state and national governments?
To limit the authority of the national government.
To establish a system of checks and balances and share responsibilities.
To create a hierarchy with the state government as the superior.
To consolidate power in the national government.
What happens when there is a conflict between state and national laws?
The conflict is resolved by a popular vote among citizens.
State law takes precedence over federal law.
Both laws are nullified and a new law is created.
Federal law takes precedence over state law.
Which powers are given to the branches of government because they are specifically stated in the Constitution?
inherent
enumerated
implied
Powers that the federal government shares with state governments are called
reserved
implied
concurrent
delegated
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the
Elastic Clause or Necessary and Proper Clause
Supremacy Clause
Relative Clause
Due Process Clause
The power to tax is a(n)
implied power
concurrent power
reserved power
delegated power
The power to print money is a(n)
reserved power
concurrent power
implied power
delegated power
Powers the government has because it is the government
Inherent Powers
Delegated Powers
Reserved Powers
Separation of Powers
run the postal system
delegated (federal only)
concurrent (shared)
reserved (state only)
declare war
delegated (federal only)
concurrent (shared)
reserved (state only)
conduct elections
delegated (federal only)
concurrent (shared)
reserved (state only)
build roads
delegated (federal only)
concurrent (shared)
reserved (state only)
establish foreign policy
delegated (federal only)
concurrent (shared)
reserved (state only)
establish local governments
delegated (federal only)
concurrent (shared)
reserved (state only)
Make and enforce laws
delegated
concurrent
reserved
Which article outlines the executive branch of the government, which is headed by the president and the vice-president?
Article II (2)
Article III (3)
Article VII (7)
Article VI (6)
Which article outlines the process of how the Constitution would be ratified?
Article I (1)
Article II (2)
Article V (5)
Article VII (7)
Which article outlines the judicial branch, whose job is to interpret the laws.
Article I (1)
Article III (3)
Article V (5)
Article VII (7)
Which article declares the Constitution as the supreme law of the land of the United States of America?
Article II (2)
Article IV (4)
Article VI (6)
Article VII (7)
Which article outlines the legislative branch of the United States, also known as Congress?
Article I (1)
Article III (3)
Article IV (4)
Article VI (6)
Which article explains the relationship between the federal government and the states, in turn expressing the idea of federalism?
Article I (1)
Article II (2)
Article III (3)
Article IV (4)
Which articles describes how we can change or amend the constitution?
Articles 1-3
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
This clause gives Congress the exclusive power to regulate business between the states:
The Supremacy Clause
The Contracts Clause
The Due Process Clause
The Commerce Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause
This clause prohibits state governments from passing laws that conflict with federal laws, and also prohibits any entity from enforcing laws that conflict with the Constitution:
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The Contracts Clause
The Supremacy Clause
The Commerce Clause
The Due Process Clause
How many amendments have been added over time?
10
27
30
50
How many Congress votes are required to ratify an amendment?
2/3
1/2
1/3
How many states must approve an amendment?
1/3
1/4
3/4
Which amendment limited presidents to two terms?
Twenty-second Amendment
Twenty-third Amendment
Twenty-fourth Amendment
Twenty-fifth Amendment
Which amendment protects states from lawsuits by citizens of other states or foreign countries?
Eleventh Amendment
Twelfth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Which amendment banned slavery and involuntary servitude?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Which amendment banned poll taxes?
Twenty-third Amendment
Twenty-fourth Amendment
Twenty-fifth Amendment
Twenty-sixth Amendment
Which amendment extended voting rights to women?
Nineteenth Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
Twenty-first Amendment
Twenty-second Amendment
Which amendment repealed the Eighteenth Amendment and ended prohibition?
Twenty-first Amendment
Twenty-second Amendment
Twenty-third Amendment
Twenty-fourth Amendment
Which amendment limited the power of Congress to raise members' pay?
Sixteenth Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment
Twenty-seventh Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Which amendment provided for succession in case of the president's death or disability?
Twenty-third Amendment
Twenty-fourth Amendment
Twenty-fifth Amendment
Twenty-sixth Amendment
Who can start the process of amending the Constitution?
only Congress
only the States
must be both the Congress and the States.
either Congress or the States.
In either case, how many states must approve an amendment before it can be added to the constitution?
25
38
30
34
What is the main way local government collects money?
Which level of government leads our counties, cities, and towns?
Federal
Local
State
City
Property taxes, fees, and lottery funds are all
forms of state revenue.
voluntary contributions.
involuntary contributions.
forms of national revenue.
Local laws are called
Laws
Charters
Ordinances
Rules
Where does the majority of tax money come from to fund public schools?
road taxes
sales taxes
income taxes
property taxes
A tax on items like cars, land, real estate, boats, machinery, and business inventories is called;
SPLOST tax
ad valorem tax
sales tax
property tax
Taxes on consumer items is called;
sales tax
SPLOST tax
ad valorem tax
income tax
A tax the must be approved by voters for a special project is called;
revenue tax
ad valorem tax
SPLOST tax
sales tax
The process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature
and place statues (laws) on a voting ballot is called;
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
Bypass
This appears on a ballot as a result of a petition process is called;
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
Petition
This allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of their term in office.
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
Replace
State referendums come in three forms. The one in which the people / citizens of the state can request this is called ______ referendum.
popular
optional
mandatory
required
State referendums come in three forms. The one in which the state legislature chooses to give the citizens / voters the choice to accept of reject a state law is called ______ referendum.
popular
optional
mandatory
required
State referendums come in three forms. The one in which certain types of laws must be voted on by the people / citizens of the state is called ______ referendum.
popular
optional
mandatory
required
All states except ____ have a two house (bicameral) legislature.
Delaware
Alaska
New Hampshire
Nebraska
What is a categorical grant?
A grant given by the federal government for a specific purpose with strict guidelines on its use.
A grant given by the federal government with no restrictions on its use.
A grant given by the state government for general purposes.
A grant given by the federal government to improve infrastructure.
Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?
A grant for building highways.
A grant for general education improvement.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
A grant for state parks maintenance.
Explain the difference between categorical grants and block grants.
Categorical grants are for specific purposes with strict guidelines, while block grants are for general purposes with more flexibility.
Categorical grants are given by state governments, while block grants are given by the federal government.
Categorical grants are for infrastructure, while block grants are for education.
Categorical grants are for emergency relief, while block grants are for long-term projects.
