United States Government and Federalism Quiz

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According to the Constitution, which branch of government has the power to make laws necessary for carrying out the powers delegated to the federal government?

Executive branch

State governments

Judicial branch

Congress (correct)

What are concurrent powers?

Powers that both national and state governments can perform (correct)

Powers held exclusively by the federal government

Powers held exclusively by state governments

Powers delegated to the federal government

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

Printing money

Establishing post offices

Declaring war

Taxing the people (correct)

What does the 10th amendment of the Constitution help to define?

The concept of federalism Signup and view all the answers

According to the 10th amendment, who can decide on matters not mentioned or described in the Constitution?

The states or the people Signup and view all the answers

Why do all states have different laws governing schools or licensing?

Because it is decided by the states or the people Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in the United States?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the necessary and proper clause in the Constitution?

To give Congress the power to make laws necessary for carrying out delegated powers Signup and view all the answers

Which level of government can borrow money if necessary?

Both the federal and state governments Signup and view all the answers

What powers do state governments have according to the Constitution?

All powers not delegated to the federal government Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the government of the United States?

Federal government Signup and view all the answers

What does federalism refer to?

The sharing of power between the federal and state governments Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main concerns of the Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention?

Protecting the rights of the states Signup and view all the answers

What system did the Founding Fathers agree on to address the concerns over a strong federal government?

Federal system Signup and view all the answers

Which powers are explicitly outlined in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution?

Delegated powers of the federal government Signup and view all the answers

What is one power that is delegated to the federal government according to the Constitution?

Power to go to war Signup and view all the answers

Why can't states have their own currency?

It is a delegated power of the federal government Signup and view all the answers

Why can't states declare war on each other?

It is a delegated power of the federal government Signup and view all the answers

What does the term federalism mean?

Sharing of power between federal and state governments Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the concerns about a strong federal government held by the Founding Fathers?

States would be unable to provide for their people effectively Signup and view all the answers