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The U.S. Constitution denies some powers to both national and state governments. How does this help citizens?
 
  A. It helps prevent the invasion of foreign armies.
  B. It allows citizens to hold federal officers accountable.
  C. It safeguards individual rights.
  D. It curbs unfair welfare practices.

Question -2-

The regulation of marriage and divorce and the provision of roads and public works are examples of power reserved to the ________._
 
  A. national government
   B. state government
   C. local government
   D. county government

Question -3-

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirmed the ________._
 
  A. national government's reserve powers
  B. national government's military powers
  C. states' foreign treaty-making powers
  D. states' reserved powers

Question -4-

When faced with conflicting laws, federal law retains authority over the states because of the ________._
 
  A. Privileges and Immunities Clause
  B. War Powers Clause
  C. National Supremacy Clause
  D. Reserved Powers Clause

Question -5-

Ronald Reagan preferred to use block grants instead of categorical grants because
 
  A) they gave the states more autonomy.
   B) such grants allowed for more federal control over federal funds.
   C) categorical grants gave too much power to the states.
   D) he opposed the use of general revenue sharing.
   E) all of the above

(Ans. #1)

ANSWER: C

(Ans. #2)

ANSWER: B

(Ans. #3)

ANSWER: D

(Ans. #4)

ANSWER: C

(Ans. #5)

A

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