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Division of Power
Test your knowledge of the division of powers within the United States government!
- The national government's power to levy taxes is an __________ power.
Answer: expressed
- The national government's power to prohibit discrimination is an __________ power.
Answer: implied
- The national government's power to raise and army is an __________ power.
Answer: expressed
- The national government's power to create a draft for military service is an __________ power.
Answer: implied
- The power to establish federal courts is a:
Answer: power held by the national government
- The power to levy taxes is a:
Answer: concurrent power
- The power to establish local governments is a:
Answer: power held by the states
- The power to conduct foreign relations is a:
Answer: power held by the national government
- The power to enact laws is a:
Answer: concurrent power
- The power to administer elections is a:
Answer: power held by the states
- The power to suspend writ of habeas corpus is a power:
Answer: denied by the national government
- The right to make treaties or alliances with foreign governments is a power:
Answer: denied by the states
- The power to interfere with ability of states to carry out their responsibilities is a power:
Answer: denied by the national government
- The power to coin money is a power:
Answer: denied by the states
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