Reserved Powers Definition
There are different powers that are given to a ruling government. Those powers that are not powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Test how well you understand them by taking this quiz.
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Which of the following is true of federalism?
- A.
Under federalism, the sole authority is the President.
- B.
Under federalism, the sole government authority is the states.
- C.
Under federalism, the sole government authority is the national government.
- D.
It is a system of shared power by the state and national governments.
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- 2.
What is the definition of reserved power?
- A.
A constitution
- B.
A power set aside by the Constitution for the states or for the people.
- C.
No idea
- D.
Both 1 and 2
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- 3.
Examples of Reserved Powers?
- A.
Education
- B.
State highways
- C.
State police
- D.
All the above
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- 4.
What are the delegated concurrent power?
- A.
Delegated powers are powers the People has
- B.
Delegated powers are powers the government has
- C.
Both 1 and 2
- D.
None
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- 5.
Reserved Power Amendment?
- A.
Found in the Tenth Amendment
- B.
Found in the First Amendment
- C.
Found in the Third Amendment,
- D.
Found in the fourth Amendment,
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- 6.
What does the constitution say about reserved powers?
- A.
Reserved powers are given to the state.
- B.
Reserved powers are given to the Government
- C.
Both 1 and 2
- D.
None
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- 7.
Which branch of government has reserved powers?
- A.
The legislative branch of government
- B.
The Federal branch of government
- C.
Both
- D.
None
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- 8.
How much do you know about reserved powers?
- A.
Very well
- B.
Not much
- C.
I don't know
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