The Federalism Tug-of-War
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Megan Smith
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Match
Match the following places to the correct definition.
Catalonia
France
Ohio
nation
country
state
nation
country
state
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Multiple Select
What were two reasons people were worried about the new US Constitution when it was being written?
They were worried a strong central government would turn into the same thing they just revolted against.
There was no Bill of Rights guaranteeing individual rights.
They wanted a stronger central government to control unruly states.
They wanted a government closer to Great Britain.
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Multiple Choice
What are the powers states have under the Constitution called?
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Dropdown
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Multiple Choice
Which type of powers belong to the federal government and are directly stated in the Constitution?
Expressed powers
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Multiple Choice
What is the name for the powers the federal government can use to carry out their expressed powers?
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Multiple Choice
What is the name of the powers the federal and state governments share?
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Complete the following questions independently. Use the "Federal Power Cheat Sheet" and your notes to help you with the answers.
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Dropdown
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Multiple Choice
Which term means the authority to govern itself (like a country)?
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT something the federal government can do?
declare war
coin money
establish post offices
establish public schools
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Multiple Choice
Which of these federal expressed powers would give Congress the power to design a new $20 bill?
coin money
raise an army
collect taxes
establish post offices
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Multiple Choice
Making treaties and coining money are examples of state powers.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
If there is a disagreement between state and federal laws, which one wins?
state
federal
it depends
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Multiple Choice
Which of these can ONLY state governments do?
build roads
make laws
tax citizens
conduct elections
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Categorize
establish schools
conduct elections
coin money
establish post offices
make laws
taxation
declare war
build roads
set a legal drinking age
Organize these powers into the right categories.
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Hotspot
Select the correct list of federal powers.
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Hotspot
Select the correct list of state powers.
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Multiple Choice
What was the main source of power for the government, according to the Constitution?
the federal government
the President
the states
the military
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Multiple Choice
According to the Constitution, where do powers not specifically given to the federal government go?
They go to the states or the people.
They are eliminated.
They are shared with other countries.
They are given to the federal government.
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Multiple Choice
The federal government can pass any law it wants.
True
False
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