chapter 4 federalism quiz

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CHAPTER 4: FEDERALISM

Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

1. Social SecurityFrom years of working, Social Security becomes important for retirement income. This is a good way to help later in life when you are not working. Since it is considered

an entitlement it is controlled by the government

2. Taxationis a concurrent power that can be exercised by the __________government (s). Taxation has a daily effect that is noticed every day as

evidenced by the political cartoon.

3. Wildlife ProgramsThere are many wildlife protection programs

around Chester County, meaning that they are controlled by the government

4. CurrencyEvery day, there is a lot of money

circulating around the country. Because of this, a unified currency is required. For this reason, the government creates

and keeps its money in circulation.

5. Public TransportationMany people rely on public transportation to move them around to school and work.

This is important to a great number of people so government is usually

responsible for making it run efficiently.

6. Law EnforcementThe police and other law enforcement agencies have very important duties in

our society. The writing of laws and enforcement is concurrent meaning

_______________are all involved.

7. Armed ForcesAt this present time, the armed forces of the United States have a strong impact on the

state of the nation. This is an important aspect of the government that is controlled

solely by the government.

8. Standard Weights and MeasuresThis power allows the government

(s) to control what standard weights and measures are for many products in the

economy. Without this intervention, everyone’s daily lives would be greatly

affected by confusion.

9. County Property ManagementThis form of government usually grants its _______ government the power to keep the county property clean. This includes the courthouses, jails, hospitals, and parks. This has a long term influence on your lives because it is an ongoing job that takes time to see the benefits of.

10. Medicare will become important later in life as a senior (and not the ones who are graduating this year). This program provides healthcare for people in need. Since it is a nationwide health program it is controlled by the government.

11. RoadsThroughout my life, roads will be updated and changed. This road is not a super six lane national corridor so it is either a________or ________road.

12. Age ConstraintsEach has the power to

regulate certain ages for marriage, liquor, driving, etc.

13. LicensingEach has the power to license certain individuals such as doctors, lawyers, teachers and

plumbers. This is reassuring throughout life because you can usually trust these individuals

because they have proved themselves.

14. Property Lines

The government is responsible for recording property lines for commercial and

residential areas. This keeps everything organized when townships and boroughs are

changed.

15. Zoning OrdinancesZoning laws affect life every time you want to construct something on your land. First, you must consult government to see

mandatory laws in regard to residential constructions and home additions.

16. SchoolingEvery day, schooling is a necessary part of

life that is controlled by the

government. It is a reserved power.

17. Gambling laws are a matter for ___________government.This can affect life because much of the revenue is used to help pay for programs for the elderly or the schools

18. Foreign AffairsOnly the government can interact with

foreign countries. Throughout this nation’s history, foreign affairs have changed and will

continue to change during life.

19. The County SeatThe county seat for Chester County is

located in , a town northeast of Avon Grove High School

20. The State GovernmentThe state government for Pennsylvania

is located in , a city northwest of Avon Grove High School

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