SS.7.CG.3.4

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights makes it clear that any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states?

• the Seventh Amendment

• the Eighth Amendment

• the Ninth Amendment

• the Tenth Amendment

The text is from an amendment to the US Constitution.

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• to expand individual rights

• to protect the powers of the states

• to expand federal control over the states

• to reduce state influence over federal policy

Under which form of government is power divided between the national government and the states?

• federalism

• anti-federalism

• anarchism

• nationalism

In which section of the Venn diagram would "conduct elections" be placed?

• National Government

• none of the sections

• State Government

• Both

• state government

• none of the sections

• National Government

• Both

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

• collecting taxes

• establishing currency

• conducting elections

• declaring war

What are the "enumerated powers" of government in the US Constitution?

• a list of powers denied to the executive branch

• a list of powers denied to the legislative branch

• powers that only state governments can exercise

• powers that only the federal government can exercise