Federalism in the Constitution — Quiz

Question 1

The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country’s government system?

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the concept of federalism

Question 2

Read this quote from Article I of the Constitution. Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers. Which part of this quote is the basis for implied powers?

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necessary and proper

Question 3

Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

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creating a national bank

Question 4

Which government decision would best be handled at the state level?

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issuing marriage licenses

Question 5

Expressed powers are those that are

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specifically granted in the Constitution.

Question 6

When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem?

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Each state is allowed to make its own decision about the issue.

Question 7

Which powers are given directly to the people or the states?

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reserved

Question 8

What is the best definition of federalism ?

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a government in which power is divided between state and national levels

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