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 ___________.
Federalism Test

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1.
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federalism
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which government term cannot be used as a synonym for the other three? Options: federal, state, central, national
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state
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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?
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the elastic clause
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The United States Congress has the power to declare war on other nations. What type of power is this?
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delegated
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of power is conducting elections?
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reserved
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What kind of power is levying taxes?
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concurrent
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In most cases, if a power is not delegated to the central government it belongs to _________________. Hint: the Tenth Amendment guarantees this.
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the states
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