Which is a true statement about the power of Congress?
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Responses
Congress may overrule the Bill of Rights.
Congress may overrule the Bill of Rights.
Congress may pass any law necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.
Congress may pass any law necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.
Congress may overrule decisions of federal judges.
Congress may overrule decisions of federal judges.
Congress may override a presidential veto by a simple majority vote.
Congress may override a presidential veto by a simple majority vote.
Congress may pass any law necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.
Which of the following are powers that the U.S. government holds because these powers have generally been held by national governments?
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Responses
enumerated powers
enumerated powers
implied powers
implied powers
inherent powers
inherent powers
prohibited powers
enumerated powers, implied powers, inherent powers are powers that the U.S. government holds because these powers have generally been held by national governments.
Which of the following are powers that are exercised by both the national government and state governments at the same time?
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Responses
concurrent powers
concurrent powers
enumerated powers
enumerated powers
prohibited powers
prohibited powers
reserved powers
concurrent powers are powers that are exercised by both the national government and state governments at the same time.
Which statement about federalism is true?
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Responses
Federalism gives more power to states than to the national government.
Federalism gives more power to states than to the national government.
Federalism gives all power to the national government.
Federalism gives all power to the national government.
Federalism is a compromise between a unitary and a confederate government.
Federalism is a compromise between a unitary and a confederate government.
Federalism provides a balance between local and state governments.
Federalism is a compromise between a unitary and a confederate government.
Which type of government did the United States use before we ratified the Constitution?
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Responses
confederation
confederation
federal
federal
parliamentary
parliamentary
unitary
Before the United States ratified the Constitution, it used a confederation form of government.
Which shows the power of a unitary government?
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Responses
States have equal powers with each other.
States have equal powers with each other.
States have more power than the federal government.
States have more power than the federal government.
States can establish rules that cities have to follow.
States can establish rules that cities have to follow.
States can vote on the laws of the national government.