Federal System Questions

What is happening to the power under the federal system?

• Power is being shared between the central government and the states.

• Power is being decentralized.

• Power remains unchanged.

• Power is being abolished.

The Federal system works by dividing powers between which two levels of government?

• National and State

• Local and Municipal

• State and County

• National and Local

What is the difference between the delegated and reserved powers?

• Delegated powers are specifically granted to the federal government, while reserved powers are those not explicitly listed and are left to the states.

• Delegated powers are those reserved for the states, while reserved powers are specifically granted to the federal government.

• Delegated powers and reserved powers are both exclusively for the federal government.

• Delegated powers and reserved powers are both exclusively for the state governments.

What are some things states CANNOT do?

• Coin money

• Declare war

• Enter into treaties

• All of the above

What are some of the delegated powers that belong to the Federal Government?

• Coining money

• Establishing local governments

• Conducting elections

• Regulating intrastate commerce

What are some things that states CAN do?

• Regulate intrastate commerce

• Declare war

• Coin money

• Establish post offices

List some of the concurrent powers shared by the federal government and the states.

• Power to tax

• Power to declare war

• Power to regulate interstate commerce

• Power to coin money

Despite having the ability to create a STATE COURT system, which court still holds all of the power? What can this powerful court do?

• The Supreme Court; it can overrule state court decisions.

• The State Supreme Court; it can create federal laws.

• The District Court; it can appoint state judges.

• The Court of Appeals; it can veto state legislation.