Question 1

Which of the following is a significant factor in the transition from a centralized to decentralized federation?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased federal taxes 
B)  decreased provincial dependence on federal finances 
C)  decreased voter turnout in federal elections 
D)  increased voter turnout in provincial elections 
A)  increased federal taxes 
B)  decreased provincial dependence on federal finances 
C)  decreased voter turnout in federal elections 
D)  increased voter turnout in provincial elections B

Question 2

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the experience the British have had with their system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be difficult to delegate power to regions that have not traditionally held authority. 
B)  It can be difficult to maintain a unitary system in a country with regional or cultural cleavages. 
C)  Devolution is difficult in countries that have traditionally had a single source of power, located in the monarch. 
D)  Devolution is not desirable in a country where all the citizens share a language. 
A)  It can be difficult to delegate power to regions that have not traditionally held authority. 
B)  It can be difficult to maintain a unitary system in a country with regional or cultural cleavages. 
C)  Devolution is difficult in countries that have traditionally had a single source of power, located in the monarch. 
D)  Devolution is not desirable in a country where all the citizens share a language. B

Question 3

Federal powers are explicitly enumerated in the U.S.and Canadian constitutions.There are,however,some powers that are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.What is the term for these powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  residual powers 
B)  devolutionary powers 
C)  federal powers 
D)  emergency powers 
A)  residual powers 
B)  devolutionary powers 
C)  federal powers 
D)  emergency powers A

Question 4

The use of 'reservation' and 'dissolution' in Canada has evolved since confederation.What conclusion can be drawn from this evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadians are more accepting of centralized power today than they were historically. 
B)  Canadians were more accepting of centralized power in the past than they are today. 
C)  Lieutenant governors are more respected today than they did in the past. 
D)  Over time, the federal government has become less respectful of provincial jurisdiction. 
A)  Canadians are more accepting of centralized power today than they were historically. 
B)  Canadians were more accepting of centralized power in the past than they are today. 
C)  Lieutenant governors are more respected today than they did in the past. 
D)  Over time, the federal government has become less respectful of provincial jurisdiction.

Question 5

In November 2006,the Canadian House of Commons recognized that the Québécois form a ____________ within a united Canada.Many applaud this as a reflection of the ___________ character of Canadian federalism.

Accepted Answer

nation; mu

Question 6

Given the example of the European Union,at which point does it become difficult to distinguish between an international organization of nation states and a confederation?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the number of member states doubles. 
B)  When the individual governments become limited in their choice of policy options for domestic affairs. 
C)  When the agreements are based on economic principles. 
D)  When offices for the organization are located in multiple member states. 
A)  When the number of member states doubles. 
B)  When the individual governments become limited in their choice of policy options for domestic affairs. 
C)  When the agreements are based on economic principles. 
D)  When offices for the organization are located in multiple member states.

Question 7

In Canada,the lieutenant governor of a province can refuse royal assent to a bill and refer it to the federal Cabinet for a final decision.What is the term for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  disallowance 
B)  judicial review 
C)  reservation 
D)  consultation 
A)  disallowance 
B)  judicial review 
C)  reservation 
D)  consultation

Question 8

What does the development of executive federalism in Canada most clearly demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  that provincial leaders prefer represent their region's interests themselves 
B)  that traditional federal institutions are no longer effective 
C)  that Canadian politicians prefer an interstate approach to political negotiations. 
D)  that federal systems require an effective institution dedicated to promoting regional interests 
A)  that provincial leaders prefer represent their region's interests themselves 
B)  that traditional federal institutions are no longer effective 
C)  that Canadian politicians prefer an interstate approach to political negotiations. 
D)  that federal systems require an effective institution dedicated to promoting regional interests

Question 9

Which word best describes how sovereignty is exercised in a federal state?

Accepted Answer

A)  divided 
B)  concentrated 
C)  delegated 
D)  individuated 
A)  divided 
B)  concentrated 
C)  delegated 
D)  individuated

Question 10

Which of the following statements about disallowance is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is created by Canada's constitution. 
B)  It has been used more commonly in recent years 
C)  It may occur if the Cabinet nullifies a provincial act within one year of passage, even if it has received royal assent. 
D)  It has generally been replaced by judicial review in Canada. 
A)  It is created by Canada's constitution. 
B)  It has been used more commonly in recent years 
C)  It may occur if the Cabinet nullifies a provincial act within one year of passage, even if it has received royal assent. 
D)  It has generally been replaced by judicial review in Canada.

Question 11

What is the major difference between the American federalism and Canadian federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans have evolved towards a stronger central government. 
B)  Americans have evolved towards a weaker central government. 
C)  Canadians have evolved towards a stronger central government. 
D)  Canadians have evolved towards weaker regional governments 
A)  Americans have evolved towards a stronger central government. 
B)  Americans have evolved towards a weaker central government. 
C)  Canadians have evolved towards a stronger central government. 
D)  Canadians have evolved towards weaker regional governments

Question 12

What are the differences between federal and unitary states? List the major features of each type of government.

Accepted Answer

Federal and unitary states are two diffe

Question 13

Is the European Union an example of confederation? If not,what is?

Accepted Answer

The European Union (EU) is not an exampl

Question 14

Which relationship between central and constitution governments is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A unitary state has no constituent governments and has a single, central government. 
B)  In a federal system, sovereignty is divided between central and constituent governments. 
C)  A devolutionary system is characterized by strong constituent governments that are in no way under control of the central government. 
D)  A confederal system is characterized by constituent governments that possess sovereignty while a central government also exists. 
A)  A unitary state has no constituent governments and has a single, central government. 
B)  In a federal system, sovereignty is divided between central and constituent governments. 
C)  A devolutionary system is characterized by strong constituent governments that are in no way under control of the central government. 
D)  A confederal system is characterized by constituent governments that possess sovereignty while a central government also exists.

Question 15

What would the Meech Lake Accord have achieved?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would have resolved all current jurisdictional disputes. 
B)  It would have increased the extent of federal power. 
C)  It would have led to more asymmetry. 
D)  It would have transformed the Canadian government into a devolved system. 
A)  It would have resolved all current jurisdictional disputes. 
B)  It would have increased the extent of federal power. 
C)  It would have led to more asymmetry. 
D)  It would have transformed the Canadian government into a devolved system.

Question 16

In The Federalist Papers,James Madison expressed his fear of tyranny of the majority.Which of the following is NOT an example of tyranny of the majority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Racist segregationist laws promoted by national courts. 
B)  A central government exploiting the natural resources of a small or isolated region. 
C)  Legislation that effectively stifles the voice of a special-interest group. 
D)  Different religious groups forming strong factions within a nation to protect cultural identity. 
A)  Racist segregationist laws promoted by national courts. 
B)  A central government exploiting the natural resources of a small or isolated region. 
C)  Legislation that effectively stifles the voice of a special-interest group. 
D)  Different religious groups forming strong factions within a nation to protect cultural identity.

Question 17

Country X was divided into several regions,and each region possessed a parliament with limited legislative powers.However,when affairs became unmanageable in Country X,the central government of the country declared each regional parliament dissolved.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  disallowance 
B)  the termination of devolution 
C)  a unitary system plagued by regional unrest 
D)  executive federalism 
A)  disallowance 
B)  the termination of devolution 
C)  a unitary system plagued by regional unrest 
D)  executive federalism

Question 18

Which of the following activities would a county government be most likely to perform in a unitary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oversee national social programs at the local level. 
B)  Raise taxes to fund the development of local infrastructure. 
C)  Consul local experts to develop new policy initiatives. 
D)  Develop publicly-funded programs tailored to local needs 
A)  Oversee national social programs at the local level. 
B)  Raise taxes to fund the development of local infrastructure. 
C)  Consul local experts to develop new policy initiatives. 
D)  Develop publicly-funded programs tailored to local needs

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the government of Canada can nullify provincial legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial challenge 
B)  reservation 
C)  residual power 
D)  disallowance 
A)  judicial challenge 
B)  reservation 
C)  residual power 
D)  disallowance

Question 20

In a ___________ system of government,sovereignty is divided between a central government and various regional governments.One of the structural features of this system is that the levels of government must be written in a ___________.

Accepted Answer

federal; c

Exam 21: Unitary and Federal Systems

Which of the following is a significant factor in the transition from a centralized to decentralized federation?

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the experience the British have had with their system of government?

Federal powers are explicitly enumerated in the U.S.and Canadian constitutions.There are,however,some powers that are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.What is the term for these powers?

The use of 'reservation' and 'dissolution' in Canada has evolved since confederation.What conclusion can be drawn from this evolution?

In November 2006,the Canadian House of Commons recognized that the Québécois form a ____________ within a united Canada.Many applaud this as a reflection of the ___________ character of Canadian federalism.

Given the example of the European Union,at which point does it become difficult to distinguish between an international organization of nation states and a confederation?

In Canada,the lieutenant governor of a province can refuse royal assent to a bill and refer it to the federal Cabinet for a final decision.What is the term for this?

What does the development of executive federalism in Canada most clearly demonstrate?

Which word best describes how sovereignty is exercised in a federal state?

Which of the following statements about disallowance is NOT true?

What is the major difference between the American federalism and Canadian federalism?

What are the differences between federal and unitary states? List the major features of each type of government.

Is the European Union an example of confederation? If not,what is?

Which relationship between central and constitution governments is NOT true?

What would the Meech Lake Accord have achieved?

In The Federalist Papers,James Madison expressed his fear of tyranny of the majority.Which of the following is NOT an example of tyranny of the majority?

Country X was divided into several regions,and each region possessed a parliament with limited legislative powers.However,when affairs became unmanageable in Country X,the central government of the country declared each regional parliament dissolved.What is this an example of?

Which of the following activities would a county government be most likely to perform in a unitary system?

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the government of Canada can nullify provincial legislation?

In a ___________ system of government,sovereignty is divided between a central government and various regional governments.One of the structural features of this system is that the levels of government must be written in a ___________.

Government and Politics

Power, Legitimacy, and Authority

Sovereignty, State and Citizenship

The Nation

Political Culture and Socialization

Law

Constitutionalism

Cooperation under Anarchy

Ideology

Liberalism

Conservatism

Socialism and Communism

Nationalism

Feminism

Environmentalism

Classification of Political Systems

Liberal Democracy

Transitions to Democracy

Autocratic Systems of Government

Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

The Political Process

Interest Groups and Political Parties

Communications Media

Elections and Electoral Systems

Representative Assemblies

The Political Executive

The Administration

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In November 2006,the Canadian House of Commons recognized that the Québécois form a __ within a united Canada.Many applaud this as a reflection of the _ character of Canadian federalism.

In a _ system of government,sovereignty is divided between a central government and various regional governments.One of the structural features of this system is that the levels of government must be written in a _.