Federalism and State Governments

Practice Questions

GED Social Studies › Federalism and State Governments

Questions
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1

A system of government that divides power and legitimacy between more than one political body is called __________.

2

The transfer of powers from the national government to the state and local governments is known as __________.

3

The governor of a state is a member of __________.

4

The Supremacy Clause in the Constitution is important because it __________.

5

Which of these statements about state constitutions is most accurate?

6

Although the Civil War was fought over a series of issues, it can reasonably be understood as a conflict over the interpretation of __________.

7

Nullification can be understood as a rejection of __________.

8

Marble-cake Federalism (also called "Cooperative Federalism") really emerged into prominence during __________.

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