What Are Concurrent Powers?
Dive into the realm of governmental authority with our "Concurrent Powers" quiz! Explore the dynamic concept of concurrent powers, where both federal and state governments wield authority over the same domains. Test your knowledge on this intricate balance as you navigate questions that unravel the shared responsibilities between these entities. Will you emerge as a master of understanding the delicate dance between federal and state jurisdictions?
Uncover the nuances of concurrent powers, from taxation to law enforcement, and grasp the intricate web that shapes our governance. Challenge yourself and fellow quiz-takers to unravel the complexities of this constitutional interplay. Become Read morea connoisseur of governmental dynamics and gain insights into the harmonious collaboration of powers. Are you ready to explore the overlapping territories of governance? Embark on this quiz journey now!
Concurrent Powers Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the name for the constitutional guarantee (in the Tenth Amendment) that the states retain government authority not explicitly granted to the national government?
- A.
Concurrent powers.
- B.
Granted powers
- C.
Reserved powers
- D.
National powers
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- 2.
What is the name for the constitutional requirement (in article 4, section 1) that each state recognize and uphold laws passed by any other state?
- A.
elastic clause
- B.
Supremacy clause
- C.
full faith and credit clause
- D.
necessary and proper clause
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- 3.
What is the name for governmental authority shared jointly by national and state governments, such as the power to tax residents?
- A.
Joint powers
- B.
concurrent powers
- C.
parallel powers
- D.
fusion of powers
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- 4.
National government funding provided to state/local governments accompanied by specific instructions about how the funds may be used, are
- A.
Block grants.
- B.
Grants-in-aid.
- C.
Devolution.
- D.
Specific funding accounts.
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- 5.
Transferring authority from national to state or local government levels is called
- A.
Devolution.
- B.
nullification.
- C.
Concurrent powers.
- D.
Joint powers.
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- 6.
What is the term for obligation imposed on state or local government officials by federal legislation, without sufficient federal funding to cover the costs?
- A.
Credit claiming
- B.
unfunded mandate
- C.
gridlock
- D.
Categorical grants
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- 7.
A national polity governed as a single unit, with the central government exercising all or most political authority, is known as a
- A.
Unitary government.
- B.
Confederation
- C.
federal government.
- D.
Communist government
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- 8.
A group of independent states or nations that yield some of their powers to a national government, although each state retains a degree of sovereign authority, is known as a
- A.
Unitary government.
- B.
confederation.
- C.
federal government.
- D.
Communist government.
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- 9.
National government powers set out explicitly in the Constitution are known as
- A.
granted powers.
- B.
concurrent powers.
- C.
reserved powers.
- D.
National powers.
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- 10.
The constitutional declaration (in article 6, section 2) that the national government's authority prevails over any conflicting state or local government's claims is called
- A.
Granted powers.
- B.
Concurrent powers.
- C.
reserved powers.
- D.
the supremacy clause.
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