Study Game - Federalism and the Constitution, The Dynamic Nature of Federalism

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Study Game - Federalism and the Constitution, The Dynamic Nature of FederalismOnline version Use this game to study Topics 1.7 - 1.9 of AP Government. by Andrea Lazo-Orellana 1 Define enumerated powers (expressed powers). a Federal powers listed in Constitution b Powers needed for other powers c Powers kept by the states d Federal and state shared powers 2 Define implied powers. a Federal powers listed in Constitution b Powers needed for other powers c Powers kept by the states d Federal and state shared powers 3 Define reserved powers. a Federal powers listed in Constitution b Powers needed for other powers c Powers kept by the states d Federal and state shared powers 4 Define concurrent powers. a Federal powers listed in Constitution b Powers needed for other powers c Powers kept by the states d Federal and state shared powers 5 Define the necessary and proper clause (elastic clause). a Do anything to accomplish powers b Constitution is the highest law c States honor other state's documents d Federal government can regulate trade 6 Define the supremacy clause. a Do anything to accomplish powers b Constitution is the highest law c States honor other state's documents d Federal government can regulate trade 7 Define the full faith and credit clause. a Do anything to accomplish powers b Constitution is the highest law c States honor other state's documents d Federal government can regulate trade 8 Define the commerce clause. a Do anything to accomplish powers b Constitution is the highest law c States honor other state's documents d Federal government can regulate trade 9 Define dual federalism (layer cake federalism). a States and nations are separate b States and nation work together c Nation sends power to states d Nation takes power from states 10 Define cooperative federalism (marble cake federalism). a States and nations are separate b States and nation work together c Nation sends power to states d Nation takes power from states 11 What is the distribution of power in a unitary system? a The central government (national government) has all of the power like in the United Kingdom. b The central government (national government) shares power with the states like in the United States. c The states have all of the power like in Switzerland. d The people have all of the power like in the Ancient Athens. 12 What is the distribution of power in a federal system? a The central government (national government) has all of the power like in the United Kingdom. b The central government (national government) shares power with the states like in the United States. c The states have all of the power like in Switzerland. d The people have all of the power like in the Ancient Athens. 13 What is the distribution of power in a confederal system? a The central government (national government) has all of the power like in the United Kingdom. b The central government (national government) shares power with the states like in the United States. c The states have all of the power like in Switzerland. d The people have all of the power like in the Ancient Athens. 14 Which of the following is NOT an enumerated or implied power? a Providing police and fire protection b Coining money c Declaring war d Raising and supporting armies 15 Which of the following is NOT an enumerated or implied power? a Conducting elections b Making treaties c Providing for the naturalization of citizens d Regulating interstate commerce 16 Which of the following is NOT a reserved power? a Coining money b Providing police and fire protection c Conducting elections d Establishing local governments 17 Which of the following is NOT a concurrent power? a Regulating interstate commerce b Levying taxes c Borrowing money d Regulating banks 18 The federal government may not: Choose one or more answers a Violate rights and liberties outlined in the Bill of Rights b Admit new states without the consent of the territory's residents c Change state boundaries without consent of its residents d Impose taxes on goods and services exported and imported within state boundaries 19 States may not: Choose one or more answers a Enter into treaties with foreign governments b Print money c Tax imports or exports d Declare war 20 How does the commerce clause enhance federal power? a This clause gives the federal government the power to regulate virtually every economic activity in the United States. b This clause gives the federal government the power to carry out its other powers, broadening federal authority beyond those powers listed in the Constitution. c This clause makes the Constitution and federal laws more preeminent than state laws. d This clause forces states to honor the official documents of other states, limiting the authority of states to deny the legitimacy of records such as marriage licenses. 21 How does the necessary and proper clause enhance federal power? a This clause gives the federal government the power to regulate virtually every economic activity in the United States. b This clause gives the federal government the power to carry out its other powers, broadening federal authority beyond those powers listed in the Constitution. c This clause makes the Constitution and federal laws more preeminent than state laws. d This clause forces states to honor the official documents of other states, limiting the authority of states to deny the legitimacy of records such as marriage licenses. 22 How does the supremacy clause enhance federal power? a This clause gives the federal government the power to regulate virtually every economic activity in the United States. b This clause gives the federal government the power to carry out its other powers, broadening federal authority beyond those powers listed in the Constitution. c This clause makes the Constitution and federal laws more preeminent than state laws. d This clause forces states to honor the official documents of other states, limiting the authority of states to deny the legitimacy of records such as marriage licenses. 23 How does the full faith and credit clause limit state power? a This clause gives the federal government the power to regulate virtually every economic activity in the United States. b This clause gives the federal government the power to carry out its other powers, broadening federal authority beyond those powers listed in the Constitution. c This clause makes the Constitution and federal laws more preeminent than state laws. d This clause forces states to honor the official documents of other states, limiting the authority of states to deny the legitimacy of records such as marriage licenses. 24 How does the privileges and immunities clause limit state power? a This clause gives the federal government the power to regulate virtually every economic activity in the United States. b This clause gives the federal government the power to carry out its other powers, broadening federal authority beyond those powers listed in the Constitution. c This clause forces states to grant the same benefits to all citizens of the United States within their borders, preventing them from giving preferential treatment to their own residents. d This clause forces states to honor the official documents of other states, limiting the authority of states to deny the legitimacy of records such as marriage licenses. 25 How does the extradition clause limit state power? a This clause gives the federal government the power to regulate virtually every economic activity in the United States. b This clause requires states to return suspects of crimes to other states, limiting their discretion. c This clause forces states to grant the same benefits to all citizens of the United States within their borders, preventing them from giving preferential treatment to their own residents. d This clause forces states to honor the official documents of other states, limiting the authority of states to deny the legitimacy of records such as marriage licenses. 26 What is the difference between dual federalism and cooperative federalism? a In dual federalism, the functions of the national and state governments are separate and independent. In cooperative federalism, the national and state governments work together. b In dual federalism, there are only two states within a nation. In cooperative federalism, there are multiple states working together for the same goal. c In dual federalism, the states can nullify national laws. In cooperative federalism, the states must follow the Constitution and federal laws. d In dual federalism, the state legislatures are divided into two chambers. In cooperative federalism, the three branches of government work together to accomplish a goal. 27 How did the Marshall Court transform the relationship between the federal and state governments? a Several Supreme Court decisions such as McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden affirmed the broad authority of the federal government. b Several Supreme Court decisions such as McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden limited the authority of the federal government. c The doctrine of incorporation (based on the due process clause of the 14th Amendment) forced the states to follow the Bill of Rights. d The federal government capitalized on the crisis to seize more power to regulate the economy. 28 How did the Civil War transform the relationship between the federal and state governments? a Several Supreme Court decisions such as McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden affirmed the broad authority of the federal government. b Several Supreme Court decisions such as McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden limited the authority of the federal government. c The doctrine of incorporation (based on the due process clause of the 14th Amendment) forced the states to follow the Bill of Rights. d The federal government capitalized on the crisis to seize more power to regulate the economy. 29 How did the Great Depression transform the relationship between the federal and state governments? a Several Supreme Court decisions such as McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden affirmed the broad authority of the federal government. b Several Supreme Court decisions such as McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden limited the authority of the federal government. c The doctrine of incorporation (based on the due process clause of the 14th Amendment) forced the states to follow the Bill of Rights. d The federal government capitalized on the crisis to seize more power to regulate the economy. 30 If you moved to another state, which of the following would be true? Choose one or more answers a You would eventually have to get a new driver's license. b You would eventually have to get a new marriage certificate. c You would eventually have to get a new high school diploma. d You would eventually have to re-register to vote.

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Study Game - Federalism and the Constitution, The Dynamic Nature of FederalismOnline version

by Andrea Lazo-Orellana

Define enumerated powers (expressed powers).

Define implied powers.

Define reserved powers.

Define concurrent powers.

Define the necessary and proper clause (elastic clause).

Define the supremacy clause.

Define the full faith and credit clause.

Define the commerce clause.

Define dual federalism (layer cake federalism).

Define cooperative federalism (marble cake federalism).

What is the distribution of power in a unitary system?

What is the distribution of power in a federal system?

What is the distribution of power in a confederal system?

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated or implied power?

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated or implied power?

Which of the following is NOT a reserved power?

Which of the following is NOT a concurrent power?

The federal government may not:

States may not:

How does the commerce clause enhance federal power?

How does the necessary and proper clause enhance federal power?

How does the supremacy clause enhance federal power?

How does the full faith and credit clause limit state power?

How does the privileges and immunities clause limit state power?

How does the extradition clause limit state power?

What is the difference between dual federalism and cooperative federalism?

How did the Marshall Court transform the relationship between the federal and state governments?

How did the Civil War transform the relationship between the federal and state governments?

How did the Great Depression transform the relationship between the federal and state governments?

If you moved to another state, which of the following would be true?