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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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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?

A
have power
B
all Laws
C
necessary and proper
D
foregoing powers
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What is the best definition of federalism?

A
a government in which power is given to Congress directly
B
a government in which power is under the control of the states
C
a government in which power is divided between state and national levels
D
a government in which powers are directly stated in the Constitution
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What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

A
to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
B
to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
C
to describe the relationship between federal and state powers
D
to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
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Which of these is considered a concurrent power?

A
establishing schools
B
drafting soldiers
C
coining money
D
collecting taxes
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Which aspect of today's US government reflects John Jay's advocacy for centralized government?

A
the fair representation of states in the House and Senate
B
the Constitution's establishment of a federal justice system
C
the creation of the Bill of Rights protecting individual freedoms
D
the development of the cabinet system within the executive branch
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Based on the foundations of federalism, why might health care continue to be a deeply debated issue?

A
The debate is over whether health care should be under federal or state control.
B
Politicians argue that no single healthcare program will cover all Americans.
C
The debate is over whether health care should affect tax rates.
D
Medical professionals are opposed to such a generic program.
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Which is an implied power of the federal government?

A
raising taxes
B
regulating trade
C
drafting soldiers
D
declaring war
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Declaring war and coining money are considered

A
states’ rights.
B
implied powers.
C
national rights.
D
expressed powers.
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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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