USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

MANIFEST DESTINY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As a state, Texas shares its power with the federal government. This is called?
A
Limited government
B
checks and balances
C
federalism
D
individual rights
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Federalism is a departure from the more traditional unitary or central govern-ment, where power is concentrated at the national level. Under a centralized system, the national legislature can lend power to the local level, but it retains the authority to take this power back.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition, the Federal Government and state governments share these powers: Making and enforcing laws. Making taxes. Borrowing money.

Detailed explanation-3: -Federalism is the system of government in which power is divided between a central government and regional governments; in the United States, both the national government and the state governments possess a large measure of sovereignty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Delegated (sometimes called enumerated or expressed) powers are specifically granted to the federal government in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. This includes the power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office.

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