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- 1. Multiple ChoiceMake rules about trade between states and nationsFederalStateShared
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from theNecessary and Proper ClauseSupremacy ClauseRelative ClauseSanta Clause
- 3. Multiple ChoicePowers that are not given to the Federal government areimplied powersexpressed powersreserved powerssuper powers
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe power to tax is a(n)implied powerconcurrent powerreserved powerabused power
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe central government of the United States is called thefederal governmentexecutive branchconstitutioncongress
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe division of power between a central government and state governments is calledThe United Statesthe Supremacy Clausethe Necessary and Proper Clausefederalism
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Supremacy Clause states thatstate laws are superior to federal lawsfederal laws are superior to state lawsexpressed powers are superior to implied powersAlabama is superior to Auburn
- 8. Multiple ChoicePowers of Congress that are stated in the Constitutionexpressedreservedimpliedconcurrent
- 9. Multiple ChoiceFederalism is the idea that power is...Held only by the Federal GovernmentHeld only by the State GovernmentsShared between Three Branches of GovernmentShared between Federal and State Governments
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment protects the powers and rights of State Governments?1st Amendment2nd Amendment9th Amendment10th Amendment
- 11. Multiple Choice
Concurrent powers are those that are
Exercised by State governments alone
Denied to both the National and the State governments
Exercised by the National Government alone
Exercised simultaneously by the National and State governments
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of Federal Mandates
A federal order imposed upon the states
law relating to disputes among two or more individuals
first step in the state admission procedure
the reduction of regulations
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is a Block Grant?
a reverse grant-in-aid, in which money flows from the states back to the federal government
a grant of money used for broader programs with more local discretion in spending
a grant with an amount based upon population
a grant for a very specific purpose, and usually requires matching funds from local government
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is an example of an inherent power?
Dealing with immigration
Collecting taxes
Building highways
Running public high schools
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the tenth amendment?The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.Rights that states that there are other rights that may exist aside from the ones explicitly mentioned, and even though they are not listed, it does not mean they can be violated.No soldier shall, in time of peace be quarter in any house without the consent of the owner.No state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Federalism as a form of government has any disadvantages. A major disadvantage of federalism is
Existing state governments are not accommodated
There is a concentration of political power
Conflicts may arise over authority of government
Geography is not considered
- 17. Multiple Choice
Federalism characterized by a national government exercising its power independently from state governments.
Marble cake federalism
Layer cake federalism
Fiscal federalism
Dual federalism
- 18. Multiple Choice
Those regulations passed by Congress or issued by regulatory agencies to the states without federal funds to support them.
Block grants
Categorical grants
Unfunded mandates
Funded mandates
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