Name:_________________________

Date:__________________________
Period:_________________________

Which power is it?

1. The state of Florida has decided to borrow $10 million. This is the power to __borrow money__________________
It is a _____concurrent______________________________________ power.

2. This year, the United States Mint created gold coins honoring Mark Twain. This is the power to __________________
It is a ___________________________________________ power.

3. The Orange County Public School District decided to create a new high school to reduce overcrowding. This is the
power to ____________________.
It is a ___________________________________________ power.

4. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan after the Pearl Harbor attacks. This is the power to
____________________.
It is a ___________________________________________ power.

5. This year in November, the Presidential Election will take place. Each state will hold and conduct elections. This is the
power to ____________________.
It is a ___________________________________________ power.

6. Which statement describes a difference between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
A. Only the federal government provides for public welfare.
B. Only the federal government establishes courts.
C. Only the federal government borrows money.
D. Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.

Name:_________________________
Date:__________________________
Period:_________________________

7. Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
A. Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
B. Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.
C. Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
D. Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.

8. Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
A. Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
B. Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.
C. Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
D. Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.

9. When flooding occurs, which of the following actions could a governor take immediately to preserve order and ensure
the safety of citizens?
A. propose state legislation aimed at protecting the wetlands
B. mobilize the National Guard to protect private property
C. propose federal legislation for low-interest loans
D. order the construction of more bridges