Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Federal Government's

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the federal government's supreme authority in the United States?

• A) It is reserved to the states, or to the people.
• B) It is reserved solely for the national government.
• C) It is vested in the three branches of government.
• D) It is shared between the national and state governments.
• E) It is shared between Congress and the president.

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Definitions:

Clerical Support

Administrative assistance typically involving office or paper work.

Management

The process of directing and controlling a group of people or an organization to achieve a goal.

Federal Income Tax

The charge imposed by the U.S. government on the yearly income of individuals, businesses, trusts, and other legal bodies.

FICA-OASDI

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act's component for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, a payroll tax that funds Social Security.