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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is an example of a reserved power?
The power to collect taxes
The power to establish post offices
The power to educate young citizens
The power to declare war on foreign countries
- 2. Multiple Choice
The ability to collect taxes
Federal Power
State Power
Concurrent (Shared) Power
- 3. Multiple Choice
The ability to make and enforce laws
Federal Power
State Power
Concurrent (Shared) Power
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a concurrent power?
The power to borrow money
The power to regulate interstate commerce
The power to set admission requirements for state universities
The power to make naturalization rules for immigrants
- 5. Multiple Choice
Read this statement: "WITHOUT SUPPORT FROM CONGRESS OR THE PRESIDENT, EFFORTS TO AVOID COMPLIANCE WITH ENACTED LAW ARE NOT LIKELY TO SUCCEED."-- What conclusion can be drawn from this statement?
It is illegal to suspend trash collection
It is illegal to suspend police services
It is illegal to suspend mail delivery
It is illegal to suspend fire services
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
federal
local
national
state
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which level of government has the right to build roads and transportation systems?
National
state
local
national and state
- 8. Multiple Choice
What has been a long term result shaping the relationship between states and the federal government
states must first obtain approval from the President to pass a law
states may pass any laws they want as long as they have the support of their citizens
if a federal law conflicts with a state law, the federal law is the law that is followed
states have their own constitutions and do not have to follow the U.S. Constitution
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements describes concurrent powers?
Powers given to the local government
Powers shared by the federal and state governments
Powers given to make and enforce laws
Powers given to the federal government
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why is the United States government considered a federal system?
The people elect national officials
Both national and state governments exist within the nation
Foreign policy is handled by state governments
Each state has equal representation in the United States Senate
- 11. Multiple Choice
Who would you write a letter to if you had a problem with the day that your garbage was collected?
US President
US Senator
State Representative
County Comissioner
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a service the local government provides?
Trash pick up and water treatment
Education
Restaurants and movies
Roads and parks
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