AP G&P - Constitutional interpretations of federalism

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Which of the following statements best explains how the Fourteenth Amendment has been interpreted to enhance federal power?

The Fourteenth Amendment gave Congress the right to regulate discrimination in states

Which of the following statements best summarizes the decision in United States v. Lopez (1995)?

Congress cannot use the commerce clause to regulate the possession of firearms in public schools

Which of the following statements best summarizes the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Congress has implied powers not listed in the Constitution in order to implement its enumerated powers

The necessary and proper clause is best defined as which of the following?

Congress has the power to carry out its enumerated powers

Which of the following scenarios would violate the Tenth Amendment?

Congress passing a law raising the minimum driving age to 21

Based on the ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), what is the difference between enumerated powers and implied powers?

Enumerated powers are powers that the Constitution explicitly grants to the federal government, whereas implied powers are not explicitly written but are necessary for carrying out enumerated powers

Which statement accurately summarizes the impact of the United States v. Lopez (1995) decision?

It established limits to federal power under the commerce clause

Which of the following Supreme Court cases established that federal laws have supremacy over state laws?

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

Which of the following actions by the federal government would most likely be considered an implied power based on the precedent established by McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Outlawing the recreational use of marijuana

The commerce clause of the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce. Which of the following might be an implied power that Congress would have to complete this task?

Setting a federal minimum wage

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the two court cases? McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) / United States v. Lopez (1995) Ruled that national laws were supreme to state laws / Ruled that the Gun-Free School Zones Act was unconstitutional Led to an increase in power for state governments / Led to an increase in power for the federal government Declared that states did not have the power to tax the federal government / Declared that Congress had implied powers to carry out their enumerated powers Established the power of judicial review / Established limits to states' rights under the Tenth Amendment

Comparison A

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the two court cases? McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) / United States v. Lopez (1995) Declared that Congress had implied powers to carry out their enumerated powers / Declared that states did not have the power to tax the federal government Led to an increase in power for the federal government / Recognized the importance of state sovereignty and local control Established limits to the Supreme Court's jurisdiction / Established limits to Congress' power under the commerce clause Ruled that the federal government did not have the power to create a national bank / Ruled that national laws were supreme to state laws

Comparison B


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