Chapter 4: Test Form A

NAME CLASS DATETest Form AChapter 4 FederalismA. IDENTIFYING KEY TERMSMatch the descriptions with the terms. Write the correct letter in each blank.You will not use all the terms. (2 points each)COLUMN ICOLUMN II1. ____ those powers exercised solely by the National Government2. ____ federal aid given to States and local governments withvirtually no conditions attached3. ____ those powers held by the States, not granted specificallyto the National Government by the Constitutiona. block grantb. concurrent powersc. exclusive powersd. revenue sharinge. reserved powersUse each key term below in a sentence that shows the meaning of the term.Write your sentences on the lines provided. (2 points each)4. inherent powers ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. delegated powers _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. federalism _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read the statements below. If a statement is true, write T in the blank provided.If it is false, write F. Then, change the underlined term to make the statement true.Use the back of this paper or another sheet of paper. (2 points each)7. ____ Interstate compacts are agreements among States.8. ____ The Constitution clearly states all of the implied powers of the National Government.9. ____ Concurrent powers are those specifically mentioned in the Constitutionthat the National Government and the State governments share.Complete each sentence by writing the letter of the correct term in the blank.You will not use all the terms. (2 points each)COLUMN I10. ____ In order for a new State to be admited to the Union,Congress must pass a(n)___ after a State constitutionhas been approved by the people of the proposed State.11. ____ States receive grants of federal land under a(n) ___ forthe purpose of establishing schools and colleges.12. ____ Congress must pass a(n)___ before a territory can writea proposed State constitution.13. ____ According to the ___ , a State cannot take unfairadvantage in its laws of the residents of another State.COLUMN IIa. act of admissionb. extraditionc. grants-in-aid programd. inherent powerse. enabling actf. Privileges andImmunities Clause© Prentice-Hall, Inc.26 Chapter 4, Test Form A

NAME CLASS DATETest Form AChapter 4 Federalism© Prentice-Hall, Inc.B. MAIN IDEASWrite the letter of the correct answer in the blank provided. (5 points each)14. ____ The system of federalism provides for all of the following EXCEPTa. local action in matters of local concern.b. a dual system of government.c. uniform laws among the States.d. strength through unity.15. ____ Concurrent powers are those that area. exercised simultaneously by the National and the State governments.b. exercised by State governments alone.c. exercised by the National Government alone.d. denied to both the National and the State governments.16. ____ An enabling act directs any area desiring Statehood toa. prepare a constitution. c. give up its territory.b. become an organized territory. d. submit the act to a popular vote.17. ____ States must honor the legality of one another’s civil laws because of thea. Necessary and Proper Clause. c. Supremacy Clause.b. Full Faith and Credit Clause. d. Interstate Compacts Clause.18. ____ Local governments derive their power froma. the Constitution and federal laws.b. State constitutions and State laws.c. both State constitutions and the National Government.d. city and county governments.19. ____ Which of the following is an expressed power of the National Government?a. the power to coin money c. the power to acquire territoryb. the power to license doctors d. the power to grant divorces20. ____ Citizens who commit a crime in one State and then flee to another State to escapeprosecution are to be returned to the original State undera. the Full Faith and Credit Clause.b. the Privileges and Immunities Clause.c. extradition.d. any interstate compact involving all 50 States.21. ____ The Constitution requires the National Government to guaranteea. block grants to every State.b. schools for every community.c. an equal number of representatives for every State.d. a republican form of government for every State.Chapter 4, Test Form A 27

NAME CLASS DATETest Form AChapter 4 FederalismC. INTERPRETING DIAGRAMSUse the diagram to answer the following questions.Write the correct answer in the blank provided. (4 points each)The Division of Powers Between the National Government and the StatesA Delegated Powers of theNational GovernmentBCACBDFEPowers denied the StatesDEF22. ____ What label should appear at the place marked by the letter D?a. Concurrent Powersb. Powers reserved to the Statesc. Powers denied both the National Government and the Statesd. Powers denied the National Government23. ____ What label should appear at the place marked by the letter B?a. Concurrent Powersb. Powers denied the National Governmentc. Powers reserved to the Statesd. Powers denied both the National Government and the States24. ____ What label should appear at the place marked by the letter C?a. Concurrent Powersb. Powers denied the National Governmentc. Powers reserved to the Statesd. Powers denied both the National Government and the States© Prentice-Hall, Inc.D. CRITICAL THINKINGAnswer the following questions on the back of this paperor on a separate sheet of paper. (11 points each)25. Determining Relevance In what ways did the Supremacy Clause of the Constitutionanticipate some of the problems associated with federalism?26. Testing Conclusions Has the National Government abused its powers in its relationswith the States? Explain your answer.28 Chapter 4, Test Form A