Gov Midterm Pg2

What principle is applied when the president vetoes a law passed by Congress?

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

What is a basic principle of federalism?

• It divides power between a National Government and State Governments.

• It centralizes power in the federal government.

• It gives all power to the states.

• It eliminates state governments.

What is an expressed power of the federal government not shared with the states?

• Declaring War

• Controlling public school systems

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Regulating local businesses

What power is reserved to the states?

• Controlling public school systems

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Regulating interstate commerce

What does Article I, Section 8 refer to?

• The Elastic Clause

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Privileges and Immunities Clause

• The Commerce Clause

What is an exception to the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

• Higher college tuition for out-of-state students

• Voting rights

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

• If federal and state laws conflict, valid federal laws take precedence.

• State laws are superior to federal laws.

• Federal laws must conform to state constitutions.

• State laws can override federal laws.

What was the key issue in McCulloch v Maryland?

• Could a state tax a federal institution

• Could the federal government regulate commerce

• Could states declare war

• Could states issue their own currency

What is the main source of income for the federal government today?

• Income tax

• Sales tax

• Property tax

• Tariffs

What are Political Action Committees (PACs) dedicated to?

• Organizing rallies

• Writing legislation

• Organizing debates

• Raising/spending money to elect/defeat political candidates