Social Studies

Steven Woods

23 March, 04:35

19. One of the main reasons the Founding Fathers created federalism was because they believed that

*A - dividing power among the states and the national government would prevent any governmental entity from abusing its authority.

*B - local governments, if left unchecked by the national government, would spend so much money that they would go bankrupt.

*C - the national government had to strongly control the activities of state governments.

*D - without a strong national government, the country would never be able to expand its border.

20. Which is a function of state governments that is not a function of the federal government?

*A - creation of a public school system

*B - collection of taxes

*C - regulation of interstate commerce

*D - punishment for crimes