Federalism Test

Federalism Test

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In order to limit government, power in the United States is divided between the central government and state and local governments in a system we call ___________.

Back

federalism

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which government term cannot be used as a synonym for the other three? Options: federal, state, central, national

Back

state

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Article I, section 8 of the Constitution says the Congress can create laws it thinks are "necessary and proper" to carry out its powers. What is the part of the Constitution containing the "necessary and proper" clause commonly called?

Back

the elastic clause

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The United States Congress has the power to declare war on other nations. What type of power is this?

Back

delegated

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of power is conducting elections?

Back

reserved

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of power is levying taxes?

Back

concurrent

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In most cases, if a power is not delegated to the central government it belongs to _________________. Hint: the Tenth Amendment guarantees this.

Back

the states

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