Federalism Flashcards

Front

Which of the following is a power held exclusively by the national government? establishing post offices, education

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establishing post offices

Front

True or False: State governments are allowed to have the power to control schools and marriages.

Back

True

Front

In the United States, both the federal government and the state of California have the power to impose taxes and to maintain highways. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Is the Constitution known as the “supreme Law of the Land,” meaning a state's constitution, laws, and judicial decisions must agree with it?

Back

True

Front

What is the central government of the United States called?

Back

federal government

Front

The division of power between a central government and state governments is called

Back

federalism

Front

Implied powers of Congress come from which clause in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Necessary and Proper Clause

Front

Who establishes public schools?

Back

State

Front

Which government makes treaties and deals with foreign countries?

Back

Federal

Front

Who has the power to declare war? Options: Federal, State, Shared

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Federal