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Expressed powers are those that are

A
specifically granted in the Constitution.
B
held by both the federal government and the states.
C
considered the basis for the “necessary and proper” clause.
D
inferior compared to powers directly given by Congress.
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
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When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem?

A
Each state is allowed to make its own decision about the issue.
B
Federal and state powers are equal, so the issue has to be debated.
C
Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution is applied.
D
The national government creates unique rules for each of the states.
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Read a quote from the US Constitution.The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved for the States respectively, or to the people.

A
powers held by the states alone
B
powers implied within the US Constitution
C
powers clearly identified for the federal level
D
powers shared by both state and federal levels
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What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

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to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
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to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
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to describe the relationship between federal and state powers
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to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
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Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.

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The quote refers to reserved powers, which are given to the states to interpret as they will.
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The quote refers to expressed powers, which are not considered either “necessary or proper.”
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The quote refers to concurrent powers, which are difficult to implement equally in every state.
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The quote refers to implied powers, which are often difficult to interpret or understand.
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The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country’s government system?

A
the Constitution
B
checks and balances
C
the concept of federalism
D
civil and independent rights

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