Unit 2 Federalism Review

What was the main issue addressed at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• Create a government that protects the freedoms of citizens while uniting 13 independent states

• Establish a monarchy in the United States

• Decide on the national language

• Determine the capital of the United States

What solution was proposed to address the problem at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship

What are the expressed powers in the context of the Constitution?

• Powers explicitly established in the Constitution

• Powers assumed without being explicitly established

• Powers reserved for state governments

• Powers related to foreign treaties

From which amendment do the reserved powers derive?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

Which is an example of a reserved power?

• Make war

• Conduct elections

• Coin money

• Defend the country

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

• Declare war

• Levy taxes

• Issue passports

• Regulate interstate commerce

What is established in Article 6 of the Constitution regarding the laws of the United States?

• State laws are superior to federal laws.

• Federal laws are the supreme law of the land.

• State and federal laws are equal.

• Only treaties are considered supreme.

How can Congress influence state and local governments?

• Through federal aid and mandates

• Through state taxes and local laws

• Through treaties and international agreements

• Through private donations and sponsorships

What types of laws can states make according to the Constitution?

• Any law they choose

• Laws not prohibited by the Constitution or national law

• Only federal laws

• Laws that contradict federal laws

What happens to your marriage license if you get married in California?

• It is only valid in California

• It is valid in all other states

• It is valid only in neighboring states

• It is not valid anywhere else