Federalism in the Constitution

Question 1

Each state, regardless of its size, has balanced and proportionate representation in today’s Congress.Which leader’s influence empowered this balanced representation?

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Roger Sherman

Question 2

Which is an implied power of the federal government?

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drafting soldiers

Question 3

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 4

Which of these is considered a concurrent power?

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collecting taxes

Question 5

Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

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The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.

Question 6

Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

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creating a national bank

Question 7

Which aspect of today's US government reflects John Jay's advocacy for centralized government?

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the Constitution's establishment of a federal justice system

Question 8

Which statement about federalism is accurate?

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It divides power between state and national governments.

Question 9

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

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issuing marriage licenses

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

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to describe the relationship between federal and state powers

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