Question

chapter 03: federalism

3.1 describe how the constitution structures the relationships among the national, state, and local governments.

describe the relationship between the federal government, state governments, and local governments under federalism.

foreign policy, especially such issues as declaring war, is primarily conducted at the level. the only level of government not mentioned in the constitution is the level.

federal / local / state

Explanation:

Identify constitutional levels of authority

Under the U.S. Constitution, foreign policy powers (such as declaring war and making treaties) are explicitly delegated to the national/federal government.

Identify unmentioned levels of government

The U.S. Constitution establishes a system of federalism dividing power between the federal government and the states. Local governments are not mentioned in the Constitution; they are legal creations of the states.

Answer:

Foreign policy, especially such issues as declaring war, is primarily conducted at the <blank>federal</blank> level. The only level of government not mentioned in the Constitution is the <blank>local</blank> level.