Federalism in the Constitution

Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

creating a national bank

Powers shared by the federal government and state governments are known as

concurrent powers

Why is balancing federal and state powers an ongoing problem?

People have different opinions on who should have power to control issues.

When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem?

Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution makes the decision.

Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

The federal and state governments share powers, but federal has the majority.

Declaring war and coining money are considered

expressed powers.

Which powers are given directly to the people?

reserved

Which statement about federalism is accurate?

It divides power between state and national governments.

What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

to describe the relationship between federal and state powers

Read this quote from Article I of the Constitution.
Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.
Which part of this quote is the basis for implied powers?

necessary and proper