A process chart with 4 boxes. First box is labeled Divided power between levels of government. Below box is 1, blank, with an arrow pointing to next box. Second box is labeled Federal only. Above box is 2, blank, with arrow pointing to next box. Third box is labeled Shared between Federal and State/Local. Below box is 3, blank, with arrow pointing to last box. Last box is labeled State and Local only. Above box is 4, blank.

Question

Which phrase correctly completes box #4 in the chart above?
A.
Federalist system
B.
Reserved powers
C.
Delegated powers
D.
Concurrent powers

Answer 1

The phrase that correctly completes box #4 in the chart is:

B. Reserved powers

Reserved powers refer to the powers that are not delegated to the federal government and are therefore reserved for the states and local governments.