Test Bank For
The Law and Special Education, 6th edition Mitchell L. Yell Chapter 1-13
Chapter 1 Introduction to the American Legal System
Learning Objective Quiz Learning Objective 1.1: Define federalism and describe how federalism underlies our system of laws. [Q1] Under the United States system of federalism, the federal government has only those powers granted expressly by the U.S. Constitution; those powers not specifically granted to the federal government are the province of the 1. states 2. federal district courts 3. courts of appeals 4. Supreme Court ANSWER: 1. states [Q1 Feedback to Answer Choice 1 [correct]] The 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states. [Q1 Feedback to Answer Choice 2] The U.S. system of federalism only involves the relationship between the federal government and state governments as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Federalism does not involve courts. [Q1 Feedback to Answer Choice 3] The U.S. system of federalism only involves the relationship between the federal government and state governments as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Federalism does not involve courts. [Q1 Feedback to Answer Choice 4] The U.S. system of federalism only involves the relationship between the federal government and state governments as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Federalism does not involve courts. [Q2] Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically reserves power to the states? 1. The 4th amendment 2. The 5th amendment 3. The 10th amendment