Federalism Quiz

What does federalism mean?

• Power is only held by the central government

• Power is shared between the central government and the states

• Power is only held by the states

• Power is shared between the central government and local governments

What are the powers specifically listed in the constitution called?

• Shared powers

• Enumerated powers

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

Which amendment includes the phrase 'reserved to the states'?

• 5th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 1st amendment

• 10th amendment

What are powers not enumerated in the constitution reserved for?

• The president

• The states

• The central government

• Local governments

What are powers that are exercised by both the central government and the states called?

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

• Enumerated powers

• Shared powers

What does 'concurrent' mean in the context of concurrent powers?

• Alternating

• At the same time

• Sequential

• Opposite

Which level of government exercises the enumerated powers?

• Central government

• Tribal governments

• State governments

• Local governments

Who exercises the reserved powers according to the 10th amendment?

• The central government

• Local governments

• The states

• The president

Which of the following would be enumerated powers?

• print money, regulate interstate commerce, raise an army

• regulate elections, create schools, license businesses

• issue marriage licenses, enforce speed limits, treat sewage

Which would be examples of reserved powers?

• print money, raise an army, regulate interstate commerce

• regulate elections, create schools, license businesses

• issue marriage licenses, enforce speed limits, treat sewage