Question

question 13 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.01r mc)

a population increase has caused an excess of students in multiple school districts. the districts are requesting to build new schools due to the growth in population. which statement is true regarding this scenario?

the states have implied power to set up new schools.

the states have reserved power to set up new schools.

the federal government has delegated power to set up new schools.

states and the federal government must share the power to set up new schools.

Explanation:

Analyze the constitutional authority over education

Education is not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, meaning it is not a delegated power of the federal government. Under the Tenth Amendment, powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states.

Evaluate the given options

• "The states have implied power to set up new schools": Implied powers typically refer to federal powers derived from the Elastic Clause.
• "The states have reserved power to set up new schools": This is correct because education is a traditional state responsibility under reserved powers.
• "The federal government has delegated power to set up new schools": Incorrect, as education is not an enumerated federal power.
• "States and the federal government must share the power to set up new schools": Incorrect, as establishing school districts is a state-level power, not a concurrent power.

Answer:

• The states have implied power to set up new schools.
• The states have reserved power to set up new schools. (Correct answer)
• The federal government has delegated power to set up new schools.
• States and the federal government must share the power to set up new schools.