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U.S. Constitution: Federal Government Responsibilities

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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?

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

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

Federal system 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.?

Historical and contemporary disagreements Signup and view all the answers

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

Classical republic Signup and view all the answers

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

Limit both national and state government powers Signup and view all the answers

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

Distribute powers between different levels of government Signup and view all the answers

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

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