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Federalism Questions
Questions about the Federalism government system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is the U.S. Constitution considered the "Supreme Law of the Land"? | No other laws or people may go against the U.S. Constitution |
| What is the name of the legislature at the federal level? | Congress |
| What is the title of the chief of the executive branch in the federal government? | President |
| What are the requirements to be a U.S. president? | 35 years old, a native born citizen, and resident of the U.S. for 14 years |
| A two-thirds vote in each part of Congress and a national convention requested by two-thirds of the states are two ways to do what? | Propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution |
| What fraction of states must ratify a proposal to change the Constitution for it to become law? | 3/4's |
| What is the title of the chief executive in Ohio? | Governor |
| What is the name of Ohio's legislature? | General Assembly |
| What are the two parts of Ohio's General Assembly? | House & Senate |
| Which level of government controls foreign and interstate trade? | Federal |
| Which level of government maintains armed forces? | Federal |
| Which level of government establishes & maintains schools? | State |
| Which level of government collects taxes? | Concurrent |
| Which level of government makes marriage and divorce laws? | State |
| Which level of government declares wars & makes treaties? | Federal |
| Which level of government coins & prints money? | Federal |
| Which level of government establishes police forces to protect public safety? | State |