Question 1

In a unitary system of government, the ultimate government authority is located on which of the following levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  The state or provincial level 
B)  The local or municipal level 
C)  The regional level 
D)  The national or central level 
E)  The state or provincial level and the local or municipal level 
A)  The state or provincial level 
B)  The local or municipal level 
C)  The regional level 
D)  The national or central level 
E)  The state or provincial level and the local or municipal level

Question 2

Compare a federal system of government with the unitary and confederal systems by explaining advantages and disadvantages of each. Provide examples to illustrate your arguments.

Accepted Answer

A federal system of government, such as

Question 3

In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, discuss how the role of the federal government changed over time.

Accepted Answer

In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, th

Question 4

Which of the following prevents states from using their powers to thwart national policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The supremacy clause 
B)  The necessary and proper clause 
C)  The general welfare clause 
D)  The federalist clause 
E)  The expressed powers clause 
A)  The supremacy clause 
B)  The necessary and proper clause 
C)  The general welfare clause 
D)  The federalist clause 
E)  The expressed powers clause

Question 5

The commerce clause is the basis for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The states' increasing economic powers 
B)  The decline of international trade 
C)  The expansion of federal power, especially in the 20th century 
D)  The expansion of voting rights 
E)  The decline of federal power, especially in the 20th century 
A)  The states' increasing economic powers 
B)  The decline of international trade 
C)  The expansion of federal power, especially in the 20th century 
D)  The expansion of voting rights 
E)  The decline of federal power, especially in the 20th century

Question 6

What preemptive power is rooted in the Constitution that allows Congress to impose national priorities on states through national legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The necessary and proper clause 
B)  The elastic clause 
C)  The full faith and credit clause 
D)  The supremacy clause 
E)  The establishment clause 
A)  The necessary and proper clause 
B)  The elastic clause 
C)  The full faith and credit clause 
D)  The supremacy clause 
E)  The establishment clause

Question 7

The Constitution did not give Congress the authority to establish the Internal Revenue Service. Congress did so, however, to implement its power to "lay and collect taxes." This an example of which of the following types of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implied 
B)  Delegated 
C)  Reserved 
D)  Expressed 
E)  Inherent 
A)  Implied 
B)  Delegated 
C)  Reserved 
D)  Expressed 
E)  Inherent

Question 8

Since the mid-1990s the Supreme Court has given more weight to states' rights. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

Accepted Answer

The trend of giving more weight to state

Question 9

Which of the following systems of government usually has a written constitution and divided authority between the central government and states?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monarchy 
B)  Unitary system 
C)  Confederal system 
D)  Federalism 
E)  Oligarchy 
A)  Monarchy 
B)  Unitary system 
C)  Confederal system 
D)  Federalism 
E)  Oligarchy

Question 10

What is the system of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between the national and state governments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialism 
B)  Nationalism 
C)  States' rights 
D)  Federalism 
E)  Confederal system 
A)  Socialism 
B)  Nationalism 
C)  States' rights 
D)  Federalism 
E)  Confederal system

Question 11

Discuss the concept of New Federalism. Explain how it is a challenge to federalism and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

New Federalism is a concept that advocat

Question 12

Which of the following issues did the famous case McCulloch v. Maryland deal with?

Accepted Answer

A)  The supremacy clause 
B)  Legalizing slavery 
C)  The commerce clause 
D)  Police power 
E)  Abolishing slavery 
A)  The supremacy clause 
B)  Legalizing slavery 
C)  The commerce clause 
D)  Police power 
E)  Abolishing slavery

Question 13

What is the doctrine of dual federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The function of government is determined by the people. 
B)  The federal government has more functions than the state governments. 
C)  The state governments have more functions than the federal government. 
D)  The state and federal governments have identical functions. 
E)  The state and federal governments have separate functions. 
A)  The function of government is determined by the people. 
B)  The federal government has more functions than the state governments. 
C)  The state governments have more functions than the federal government. 
D)  The state and federal governments have identical functions. 
E)  The state and federal governments have separate functions.

Question 14

What clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its enumerated or expressed powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The elastic or necessary and proper clause 
B)  The supremacy clause 
C)  The concurrent clause 
D)  The reserved powers clause 
E)  The due process clause 
A)  The elastic or necessary and proper clause 
B)  The supremacy clause 
C)  The concurrent clause 
D)  The reserved powers clause 
E)  The due process clause

Question 15

Which of the following entities settles conflicts related to power sharing between the states and the national government?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president 
B)  Committee of state governors 
C)  A congressional conference committee 
D)  The Supreme Court 
E)  The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives 
A)  The president 
B)  Committee of state governors 
C)  A congressional conference committee 
D)  The Supreme Court 
E)  The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Question 16

Compare and contrast dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

Accepted Answer

Dual federalism and cooperative federali

Question 17

Which of the following political ideologies has traditionally favored state governments over the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberals 
B)  Conservatives 
C)  Socialists 
D)  Federalists 
E)  Traditionalists 
A)  Liberals 
B)  Conservatives 
C)  Socialists 
D)  Federalists 
E)  Traditionalists

Question 18

Decisions of the Supreme Court have had a major impact on the relationship between state governments and the national government. Discuss the constitutional effects of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden.

Accepted Answer

McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogd

Question 19

Which of the following metaphors best describes cooperative federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Layer cake 
B)  Sponge cake 
C)  Fruit cake 
D)  Marble cake 
E)  Bundt cake 
A)  Layer cake 
B)  Sponge cake 
C)  Fruit cake 
D)  Marble cake 
E)  Bundt cake

In a unitary system of government, the ultimate government authority is located on which of the following levels?

Compare a federal system of government with the unitary and confederal systems by explaining advantages and disadvantages of each. Provide examples to illustrate your arguments.

In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, discuss how the role of the federal government changed over time.

Which of the following prevents states from using their powers to thwart national policy?

The commerce clause is the basis for which of the following?

What preemptive power is rooted in the Constitution that allows Congress to impose national priorities on states through national legislation?

The Constitution did not give Congress the authority to establish the Internal Revenue Service. Congress did so, however, to implement its power to "lay and collect taxes." This an example of which of the following types of power?

Since the mid-1990s the Supreme Court has given more weight to states' rights. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

Which of the following systems of government usually has a written constitution and divided authority between the central government and states?

What is the system of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between the national and state governments?

Discuss the concept of New Federalism. Explain how it is a challenge to federalism and provide an example.

Which of the following issues did the famous case McCulloch v. Maryland deal with?

What is the doctrine of dual federalism?

What clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its enumerated or expressed powers?

Which of the following entities settles conflicts related to power sharing between the states and the national government?

Compare and contrast dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

Which of the following political ideologies has traditionally favored state governments over the federal government?

Decisions of the Supreme Court have had a major impact on the relationship between state governments and the national government. Discuss the constitutional effects of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden.

Which of the following metaphors best describes cooperative federalism?

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Exam 3: Federalism

In a unitary system of government, the ultimate government authority is located on which of the following levels?

Compare a federal system of government with the unitary and confederal systems by explaining advantages and disadvantages of each. Provide examples to illustrate your arguments.

In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, discuss how the role of the federal government changed over time.

Which of the following prevents states from using their powers to thwart national policy?

The commerce clause is the basis for which of the following?

What preemptive power is rooted in the Constitution that allows Congress to impose national priorities on states through national legislation?

The Constitution did not give Congress the authority to establish the Internal Revenue Service. Congress did so, however, to implement its power to "lay and collect taxes." This an example of which of the following types of power?

Since the mid-1990s the Supreme Court has given more weight to states' rights. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

Which of the following systems of government usually has a written constitution and divided authority between the central government and states?

What is the system of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between the national and state governments?

Discuss the concept of New Federalism. Explain how it is a challenge to federalism and provide an example.

Which of the following issues did the famous case McCulloch v. Maryland deal with?

What is the doctrine of dual federalism?

What clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its enumerated or expressed powers?

Which of the following entities settles conflicts related to power sharing between the states and the national government?

Compare and contrast dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

Which of the following political ideologies has traditionally favored state governments over the federal government?

Decisions of the Supreme Court have had a major impact on the relationship between state governments and the national government. Discuss the constitutional effects of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden.

Which of the following metaphors best describes cooperative federalism?

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media

The Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

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