Question

1. which is an example of an expressed power of the federal government? a. operating public schools b. issuing drivers licenses c. coining money d. establishing local courts 14. the primary purpose of federalism is to: a. eliminate state governments b. centralize all power c. balance power between the national and state government d. remove checks and balances 15. what type of power would establishing speed limits on state highways be? a. expressed power b. reserved power c. implied power d. concurrent power 16. federal grants - in - aid to states demonstrate: a. federal - state cooperation b. complete state independence c. state supremacy d. federal dominance 17. which best describes delegated powers? a. powers given to local governments b. powers shared by all levels of government c. powers given to the federal government by the constitution d. powers reserved for state courts 18. when state and federal laws conflict, what typically happens? a. state law automatically prevails b. federal law typically prevails c. local law takes precedence d. both laws are immediately void 19. what is the main role of the federal government in interstate relations? a. to prevent cooperation between states b. to eliminate state boundaries c. to force states to compete with each other d. to regulate and facilitate relations among states

Explanation:

1. Coining money is an expressed power of the federal government as stated in the US Constitution. Operating public schools, issuing driver's licenses, and establishing local courts are typically state - level functions.
2. Federalism's primary purpose is to balance power between the national and state governments, dividing authority to prevent too much power in one entity.
3. Establishing speed limits on state highways is a reserved power, which belongs to the states as not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited to the states by the Constitution.
4. Federal grants - in - aid to states demonstrate federal - state cooperation, as the federal government provides funds to states often with certain conditions or goals in mind.
5. Delegated powers are powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
6. According to the Supremacy Clause, federal law typically prevails when there is a conflict between state and federal laws.
7. The main role of the federal government in interstate relations is to regulate and facilitate relations among states, ensuring smooth interactions and resolving disputes.

Answer:

1. C. Coining money
2. C. Balance power between the national and state government
3. B. Reserved power
4. A. Federal - state cooperation
5. C. Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution
6. B. Federal law typically prevails
7. D. To regulate and facilitate relations among states