U.S. Constitution: Federal Government Responsibilities
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Why did the Founding Fathers opt for a federal system of government instead of a unitary system?

  • To establish a monarchy
  • To eliminate the need for state governments
  • To consolidate all powers in one central government
  • To distribute powers between national and state governments (correct)
  • Which responsibility falls under the major responsibilities of the federal government?

  • Municipal law enforcement
  • National defense (correct)
  • State taxation regulations
  • Local education policies
  • What does the U.S. Constitution primarily aim to do regarding the roles of national and state governments?

  • Merge their powers into one entity
  • Eliminate state governments
  • Limit their powers (correct)
  • Expand their powers limitlessly
  • How does federalism differ from a unitary system of government?

    <p>Federalism divides powers between national and state governments, while a unitary system consolidates power in a central government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system does the U.S. have in place for distributing government powers?

    <p>Federal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for there being conflicts over the roles of national and state governments in the U.S.?

    <p>Historical and contemporary disagreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which form of government does national defense fall under federal responsibilities?

    <p><strong>Classical republic</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the U.S. Constitution seek to do in relation to limiting government powers?

    <p><strong>Limit both national and state government powers</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of having a federal system instead of a unitary system?

    <p><strong>Distribute powers between different levels of government</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between federalism and a unitary system?

    <p><strong>Federalism divides powers between national and state levels, while a unitary system consolidates power in one entity</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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