Unit 5: Federalism: State and Local Government
necessary and proper
Read this quote from Article I of the Constitution.
Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper
for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.
Which part of this quote is the basis for implied powers?
a government in which power is divided between state and national levels
What is the best definition of federalism?
Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution makes the decision.
When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the
problem?
specifically granted in the Constitution.
Expressed powers are those that are
creating a national bank
Which of these powers is considered an implied power?
collecting taxes
Which of these is considered a concurrent power?
It divides power between state and national governments.
Which statement about federalism is accurate?
the concept of federalism
The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country's government
system?
The debate is over whether the issue should be under federal or state control.
Based on the foundations of federalism, why is health care under such an ongoing
political debate?
Most states have legislatures with a small upper house and a large lower house.
Which best explains how state legislative branches are structured?
a state's constitution.
The branches of state government are established by
makes laws and approves budgets.
A state's legislative branch
establishing school districts.
In terms of education, state governments are responsible for
chief executive
What is another name for the governor of a state?
State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.
Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?
serves as second-in-command in the executive branch.
A state's lieutenant governor
a state's constitution
Which establishes the duties and responsibilities of state government?
roads.
A type of infrastructure that state governments maintain is
necessary and proper
Read this quote from Article I of the Constitution.
Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper
for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.
Which part of this quote is the basis for implied powers?
a government in which power is divided between state and national levels
What is the best definition of federalism?
Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution makes the decision.
When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the
problem?
specifically granted in the Constitution.
Expressed powers are those that are
creating a national bank
Which of these powers is considered an implied power?
collecting taxes
Which of these is considered a concurrent power?
It divides power between state and national governments.
Which statement about federalism is accurate?
the concept of federalism
The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country's government
system?
The debate is over whether the issue should be under federal or state control.
Based on the foundations of federalism, why is health care under such an ongoing
political debate?
Most states have legislatures with a small upper house and a large lower house.
Which best explains how state legislative branches are structured?
a state's constitution.
The branches of state government are established by
makes laws and approves budgets.
A state's legislative branch
establishing school districts.
In terms of education, state governments are responsible for
chief executive
What is another name for the governor of a state?
State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.
Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?
serves as second-in-command in the executive branch.
A state's lieutenant governor
a state's constitution
Which establishes the duties and responsibilities of state government?
roads.
A type of infrastructure that state governments maintain is
