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What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

f
federal and state
c
county and municipal
s
state and municipal
s
state and county
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Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

A
It describes the relationship between federal and state power.
B
It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
C
It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.
D
It identifies the “supreme law of the land” as the US president.
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Which of these statements about counties is true?

C
Counties determine state laws, and towns determine local laws.
I
In most states, each individual county has its own government.
T
The federal constitution determines the structure of a county government.
S
Several states may make up one county and share the same government.
4

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

A
the states.
B
Congress.
C
the judicial branch.
D
the executive branch.
5

An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that

s
state laws are superior to federal laws.
f
federal laws are superior to state laws.
j
judges do not have to follow federal laws.
j
judges have to follow state laws.
6

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

F
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
S
Supremacy Clause.
P
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
E
Enslaved Persons Clause.
7

Writing a state constitution is an example of

A
an implied power.
B
a reserved power.
C
a concurrent power.
D
an expressed power.
8

A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of

A
refusing to amend the Constitution.
B
refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments.
C
violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
D
violating the Supremacy Clause.
9

To which court system do city courts belong?

t
the state court system
t
the local court system
t
the federal court system
t
the municipal court system
10

Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

A
creating local governments
B
regulating commerce
C
coining money
D
declaring war
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A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

t
they serve four year terms of office.
t
they are usually elected by popular vote.
t
they are responsible for making state laws.
t
they have budget-approval responsibilities.
12

Passing laws, creating courts, and collecting taxes are examples of

c
concurrent powers.
p
politician’s rights.
i
implied powers.
i
individual rights.
14

In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

I
It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.
I
It acts as the state’s legal adviser.
I
It oversees state agencies and elections.
I
It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.
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What is one way in which local governments are similar to federal governments?

B
Both are divided into three branches.
B
Both have divisions called counties.
B
Both are led by a president.
B
Both have a board of supervisors.

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