Question

1. what is the meaning of the principle of federalism? a. a separation of powers between different branches of the national government b. a system of government in which officials are subject to the rule of law c. a form of government in which citizens elect their own representatives d. a sharing of power between the national and state governments 11. what is a concurrent power? a. a power reserved for the federal government only b. a power reserved for the state governments only c. a power shared by both the federal and state governments d. a power voted on by the congress before enactment 12. how does the system of federalism limit government power? a. by giving only limited powers to the central government b. by allowing the national government to define its own powers c. by making the state governments superior to the national government d. by separating powers among the three branches of the national government 13. to which group does the 10th amendment reserve all those powers not delegated to the federal government? a. state governors and legislators b. state governments and the people c. local judges and law enforcement officers d. state court systems and the u.s. supreme court 14. how does the system of checks and balances restrain the power of the federal government? a. by requiring the cooperation of two branches for many government actions b. by requiring that government actions be approved by a popular vote c. by allowing voters to overturn prior government decisions d. by giving state governments a voice in federal decisions 15. what is a characteristic of a society under the rule of law? a. citizens are at liberty to act without any restraint. b. all citizens and officials are subject to the same rules. c. officials are free to follow their own private judgment. d. the ruler can take whatever steps he or she feels are necessary.

Explanation:

1. Federalism is a system that divides power between national and state governments. Option d is correct as it describes this power - sharing concept.
2. Concurrent powers are those shared by both federal and state governments, so option c is correct.
3. Federalism limits government power by giving only limited powers to the central government, option a is correct.
4. The 10th Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people, so option b is correct.
5. The system of checks and balances restrains the power of the federal government by requiring the cooperation of two branches for many government actions, option b is correct.
6. A characteristic of a society under the rule of law is that all citizens and officials are subject to the same rules, option c is correct.

Answer:

1. d. A sharing of power between the national and state governments
2. c. A power shared by both the federal and state governments
3. a. by giving only limited powers to the central government
4. b. state governments and the people
5. b. By requiring that government actions be approved by a popular vote
6. c. Officials are subject to the same rules.