MCAP Review 5: Federalism

Front

How does this diagram illustrate the concept of federalism?

Back

By showing how power is shared between the national and state governments

Answer explanation

Pay attention to the labels on the diagram — it gives you the answer! National Powers and State Powers.

Front

Which headline illustrates a power of local (city) government? Options: Plan Developed for Garbage and Litter Clean-Up, Constitution Amended to Change Voting Age, New Requirements Enacted for Driving Licenses, Post Offices to Close for Federal Holiday

Back

Plan Developed for Garbage and Litter Clean-Up

Answer explanation

Garbage is a local issue.

The postal service is a federal issue, because they have to organize mail delivery across the whole country.

Front

Which statement describes a characteristic of federalism? Options: It gives states the authority to regulate trade with their neighbors. It allows states to coin their own currency (money). It puts limits on the power of the national government It eliminates conflicts between the national and state governments.

Back

It puts limits on the power of the national government

Answer explanation

Federalism limits the national government's power, because it has to share power with the states.

Federalism helps REDUCE conflict between the state and national governments, but the word ELIMINATE is too strong.

Front

Which of these is a power reserved for state governments by the United States Constitution?
Options:
the power to coin money,
the power to maintain an army and navy,
the power to make treaties with foreign countries,
the power to establish public schools

Back

the power to establish public schools

Answer explanation

The constitution says that education is left up to the states.