1) Which is the best definition of federalism? a) A style of government where citizens get to vote. b) A type of government where citizens elect representatives to pass laws. c) A system of checks and balances with a separation of powers between the three branches of government including the legislative, judicial and executive. d) A system of government where there is a division of power between state and federal governments. e) Ketchup should only be used on fried foods. No exceptions. 2) The powers to borrow money, coin money, raise an army and navy, declare war, make treaties, establish post offices, and protect patents are... a) delegated powers of the national / federal government b) B. reserved powers of the state governments c) concurrent powers, which are shared by both the national / federal government and the states. 3) Providing police, fire protection, running schools, running elections and regulating business within the state are... a) delegated powers of the national / federal government b) B. reserved powers of the state governments c) concurrent powers, which are shared by both the national / federal government and the states. 4) "The powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people." a) delegated powers b) reserved powers c) 10th amendment d) 10th amendment AND reserved powers 5) Collecting taxes, building roads, establishing courts, making and enforcing laws... a) delegated powers b) reserved powers c) concurrent powers 6) According to the Supremacy Clause, what is the supreme law of the land, if there's a conflict between state and federal law, which one wins? a) State laws override federal laws b) Federal law overrides states laws c) Federal law overrides states laws, unless it's clearly a state's rights issues per the 10th amendment.

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