What Does the Constitution Say About Federalism?

American Government AP Name:

Chapter 3 – Federalism

What Does the Constitution Say about Federalism?

Directions: Read each of the following statements. Decide whether or not each statement describes a situation in which the officials or institutions involved comply with the US Constitution. If so, circle YES. If not, circle NO.

Identify the number of the Article and Section or the Amendment of the Constitution that supports your answer. Write this information on the appropriate line below each item.

1. Michigan, hard hit by a recession, has decided to issue coins made from old cars in order to stimulate the economy. YES NO

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2. Congress passes a law imposing new regulations upon airlines engaged in interstate commerce. YES NO

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3. Colorado’s Scenic Drive Highway has become overcrowded. The state legislature passes a law forbidding out-of-state drivers from using the highway.

YES NO

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4. The US Supreme Curt’s upholding of Congress’ power to regulate the strip mining of coal upset the governor of North Dakota very much. The governor has announced that he will not allow the enforcement of the law in his state. YES NO

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5. Displeased with the US Postal Service, the state legislature of Nevada has passed a law creating the Nevada Postal Service. YES NO

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6. The state of Washington has placed a tax on goods imported and exported through its seaports.

YES NO

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7. The neighboring state of Illinois has annexed Lake County, Indiana.

YES NO

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8. The Governor of Montana requests that Kentucky return John Doe to Montana. Doe, convicted of murder in Montana, had fled to Kentucky where local authorities captured him.

YES NO

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9. John Jones has been legally adopted in the state of Arkansas. After the Jones family moves to Georgia, the Georgia State Welfare Agency takes John from his adoptive parents. The Agency claims it does not recognize Arkansas adoption laws. YES NO

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10. The federal government passes a law to establish a single national system of public high schools.

YES NO

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