Federal System Quiz

What does "Interstate" mean in the context of the federal system?

• Powers shared between the federal and state governments

• Laws that are applicable within a single state

• The process of admitting new states into the Union

• Matters between states

Under a Federal system, who has more power?

• The federal government has more power than the states

• The states have more power than the federal government

• Both have equal power

• Neither has any power

Which Article of the Constitution outlines the major protections granted to states?

• Article I

• Article IV

• Article VI

• Article X

Which type of powers are not in the constitution but are considered legal for the federal government to have?

• Enumerated/Expressed powers

• Reserved powers

• Implied powers

• Concurrent powers

Reserved powers are granted to which of the following?

• The federal government

• The state governments

• Both federal and state governments

• Foreign governments

Which of the following is a power shared by both the federal government and the state governments?

• The power to declare war

• The power to coin money

• The power to tax

• The power to make treaties

What is prohibited for both federal and state governments to enact?

• Ex post facto laws

• Tax laws

• Civil rights laws

• Environmental laws

Which amendment ensures that states cannot take anyone's rights without due process of law?

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 6th Amendment

According to Article VI, what is considered the supreme law of the land?

• State constitutions

• Federal mandates

• The U.S. Constitution and all federal laws

• Grants in aid

What are "Grants in aid"?

• Money awarded by the states to the federal government

• Money awarded by the federal government to the states

• Legal advice provided to the states by the federal government

• Federal mandates that require state action without funding