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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen the federal governments require states to comply with a rule, but provide them with no money to implement it, it is called what?Block GrantUnfunded MandateProject Grant
- 2. Multiple ChoiceMoney given from the federal government to the states to spend at their discretion is known as what?Project GrantUnfunded MandateBlock Grant
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe ability of states to determine if they will have the death penalty, legalize marijuana, and determine requirements for driver licences is an example of what type of power?ReservedExpressedConcurrent
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe power to coin/print money, is an example of what kind of power?ExpressedConcurrentImplied
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho has the power to tax?FederalStateLocalAll levels of government
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho has the power to declare war and make alliances?FederalStateLocal
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment gives 18 year old's the right to vote?15th Amendment19th Amendment26th Amendment
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the Reconstruction Amendments declares anyone born in the US a citizen and guarantees the equal protection of the law?13th Amendment14th Amendment15th Amendment
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat are implied powers?Powers NOT specifically mentioned in the ConstitutionPowers expressly written in the ConstitutionPowers given from the states to the national governmentNone of these
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat are powers that are directly stated in the constitution?Expressed PowersImplied PowersConcurrent PowersReserved Powers
- 11. Multiple ChoiceGovernment power being distributed across D.C., Columbus, and Newark is an example of what?Regional PowerDivision of PowerGeographic PowerLocal Power
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat term refers to powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution?Delegated PowersReserved PowersConcurrent PowersSupreme Powers
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat are powers not specifically granted to the federal government or denied to the states, but belong to the states and the people?Reserved PowersExpressed PowersConcurrent PowersSenate Powers
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat are powers held jointly by the national and state governments?Joint PowersConcurrent PowersExpressed PowersDelegated Powers
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the supreme law of the land?U.S. ConstitutionState LawLocal LawInternational Law
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment granted women the right to vote?15th Amendment19th Amendment26th Amendment
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe existence of the local sheriff, state highway patrol, and FBI is an example of what?Concurrent PowersDelegated PowersNational PowersLocal Powers
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment grants African American men the right to vote?13th Amendment14th Amendment15th Amendment19th Amendment
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean for Congress to have the power to regulate interstate commerce?Economic activity across state lines can be restrictedEconomic activity between nations can be regulatedStates can be taxed
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the official power to make legal decisions and judgements within YOUR territory?Delegated PowersReserved PowersJurisdictionLocality
- 21. Multiple ChoiceCongress is the legislative part of which government?FederalStateLocal
- 22. Multiple ChoiceUnder dual federalism, the Supreme Court most often ruled in favor of who?Federal GovernmentState GovernmentsInternational Governments
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhen did cooperative federalism begin?Since FDR's New Deal in the 1930'sProgressive Era of the 1890'sRoaring 20's
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe constitutional power of Congress to make any law that is deemed "necessary and proper" is often called what?Rubber band clauseInterstate Commerce ClauseElastic ClauseSupremacy Clause
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe Constitution stating itself the "supreme law of the land" in case their is a conflict with state laws is also called what?Elastic ClauseInterstate Commerce ClauseSupremacy Clause
- 26. Multiple ChoiceDual Federalism is like layered cake, where the national and state governments are separate.TrueFalse
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