1. Which of the following describes a power that allows states to check changes to the national government?
A. States may tax their own residents
B. States hold and manage elections for federal officials
C. States have the right to make their own laws
D. States must ratify changes to the U.S. Constitution***
2. If a citizen group wants lower taxes, whom should they call about proposing a law?
A. the U.S. president, because the president sets tax policy
B. a U.S. congressional representative, because all taxes are set by the federal government
C. the local mayor, because neither states nor the national government set taxes
D. either state or federal legislators, because both levels can tax***
3. Which of the following is best classified as an exclusive power of the federal government?
A. printing money***
B. regulating trade within states
C. building roads and bridges
D. holding elections
D
D
A
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Answers:
D
D
A
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Yes the answers are
1.d
2.d
3.a
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1. To determine which of the following options describes a power that allows states to check changes to the national government, you can analyze each option and consider its relevance to the question.
A. States may tax their own residents: While this power does grant states some authority over their own finances, it does not specifically address the ability to check changes to the national government.
B. States hold and manage elections for federal officials: This option seems more relevant, as it suggests that states have a role in electing officials to the national government. This allows them to have some influence and control over the composition of the national government, providing a check on changes.
C. States have the right to make their own laws: This option pertains to the autonomy of states in creating their own legislation, but it does not necessarily enable them to check changes to the national government.
D. States must ratify changes to the U.S. Constitution: This option directly addresses the question by emphasizing the role of states in ratifying amendments to the U.S. Constitution. This power allows states to have a say in approving changes to the national government, making it the most suitable answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. States must ratify changes to the U.S. Constitution.
2. If a citizen group wants lower taxes and wants to propose a law, they need to determine to whom they should reach out.
A. The U.S. president, because the president sets tax policy: While the president does have influence over tax policy, the power to propose and pass laws lies primarily with Congress. Therefore, contacting the president may not be the most effective approach for proposing a new law.
B. A U.S. congressional representative, because all taxes are set by the federal government: Congressional representatives are responsible for enacting federal laws, including those related to taxes. Contacting a representative would be a suitable choice for proposing a law at the national level.
C. The local mayor, because neither states nor the national government set taxes: This option is incorrect because mayors typically have jurisdiction only over local matters, and taxes are primarily a state or federal government responsibility.
D. Either state or federal legislators because both levels can tax: This is the most accurate option. Depending on the scope of the tax law the citizen group wants to propose, they might need to contact either state legislators (for state taxes) or federal legislators (for federal taxes).
Therefore, the correct answer is D. Either state or federal legislators because both levels can tax.
3. To determine which of the following options best classifies as an exclusive power of the federal government, you need to consider each of these options and determine if they primarily fall under federal jurisdiction.
A. Printing money: This option aligns with an exclusive power of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution grants the federal government the authority to regulate currency and issue money.
B. Regulating trade within states: This power falls under the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution, which grants the federal government authority over interstate commerce. However, it is not exclusively a federal power, as states also have some regulatory authority over intra-state trade.
C. Building roads and bridges: This power is not exclusive to the federal government. While the federal government does have a role in funding and maintaining a national transportation infrastructure, states and local governments also have the authority and responsibility to build and maintain roads and bridges within their boundaries.
D. Holding elections: This power is primarily undertaken at various levels of government, including federal, state, and local levels. While the federal government has certain election-related powers (e.g., regulating campaign finance), the conduct of elections is not an exclusive federal power.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Printing money.
Eh? reviens? I was not on thee internet between 1:30 and 2:00 Pm? I was helping my aunt with groceries, that other Charlotte that replied to you with 1.B ? wasn't me.
1.B ?
1. D - no
2. D - yes
3. A - yes