Question

the ___ clause allows congress to \stretch\ its powers to make laws that are needed to carry out the powers enumerated in the constitution.
a. necessary and proper c. appointments
b. supremacy d. guarantee
which statement is not an advantage of a federal system of government?
a. individuals may participate in more levels of government.
b. it unifies the states against threats from others as well as natural disasters.
c. discrimination of people is often more difficult to discern.
d. it prevents power from being centralized on one level.
which statement is not a disadvantage of a federal system of government?
a. national unity is difficult because citizens may be treated differently around the country.
b. special interest groups can gain oversize influence.
c. the state governments clearly have the most power.
d. it can hide abuses of privilege or discrimination.
choose the best definition of federalism.
a. a system of government that divides power between two sovereign entities
b. a principle that gives more authority to the national level than the states
c. a principle that gives more authority to the state level than the national
d. a system of government based on top - dawn authority
how did mcculloch v. maryland impact the development of federalism?
a. the court severely restricted the power of congress after it created a national bank.
b. the court said that states had the right to veto any national government actions.
c. the court ruled that the constitution had implied powers under the necessary and proper clause, extending the power of the national government to create a bank.
d. the court established no new changes.
how did the marbury v. madison decision concerning an executive judicial appointment impact the development of federalism?
a. the court decision extended the power of the national government.
b. the supreme court established a precedent by which it can informally amend the constitution through interpretations of the constitution.
c. it introduced the concept of new federalism.
d. local governments were allowed to participate in the federal system for the first time.

Explanation:

Question 1

The Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause) in the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers. The Supremacy Clause deals with the supremacy of federal law over state law, Appointments Clause is about federal appointments, and Guarantee Clause is about the federal government guaranteeing a republican form of government to states. So the correct answer is related to the clause that allows Congress to "stretch" its powers.

Advantages of a federal system include more participation levels (A), unifying against threats (B), and preventing power centralization (D). Discrimination being harder to discern (C) is a disadvantage as it can hide unfair practices, not an advantage.

Disadvantages of federalism include difficult national unity (A), special interest influence (B), and hiding discrimination (D). The statement that state governments clearly have the most power (C) is incorrect as federalism divides power between national and state, and in many cases, national has significant powers too, so this is not a disadvantage.

Answer:

A. Necessary and Proper

Question 2