Question 1

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution,the United States was governed by the Articles of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Confederation 
B)  Declaration 
C)  Federalism 
D)  Independence 
A)  Confederation 
B)  Declaration 
C)  Federalism 
D)  Independence A

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the death penalty in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  All death penalty cases are handled by the federal government. 
B)  Some states allow the death penalty and others do not. 
C)  All states allow the death penalty. 
D)  In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that all death penalty statutes are unconstitutional. 
A)  All death penalty cases are handled by the federal government. 
B)  Some states allow the death penalty and others do not. 
C)  All states allow the death penalty. 
D)  In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that all death penalty statutes are unconstitutional. B

Question 3

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that categorical grants make specific provisions for how money allocated to the states will be spent,while block grants allocate money for general purposes and leave it to the states to decide how to spend it.
2.Explain that categorical grants give Congress greater control over the actions of the states.

Question 4

Define unfunded mandates.Why do states find unfunded mandates problematic?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define unfunde

Question 5

The power of both the state and federal governments to influence education policy is an example of __________ federalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  layer-cake 
B)  marble-cake 
C)  pineapple-upside-down-cake 
D)  pancake 
A)  layer-cake 
B)  marble-cake 
C)  pineapple-upside-down-cake 
D)  pancake

Question 6

__________ federalism is a flexible relationship between the national and state governments in which both work together on a variety of issues and programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ federalism is a flexible relationship between...

Question 7

All of the powers of the federal government are expressly enumerated in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The power to regulate interstate commerce belongs to the __________ government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The power to regulate interstate commerce belongs...

Question 9

What is devolution? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Discuss how devolution impacted policy in the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain devolu

Question 10

In __________,powers are shared by the federal and state governments in a marble-cake fashion.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative federalism 
B)  constitutional government 
C)  a federal government system 
D)  unified government 
A)  cooperative federalism 
B)  constitutional government 
C)  a federal government system 
D)  unified government

Question 11

A disadvantage of federalism is that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the quality of education a child receives varies from state to state 
B)  states can figure out which policies work best for them 
C)  citizens can choose to live in those areas that have the policies they prefer 
D)  the state governments can nullify laws passed by Congress 
A)  the quality of education a child receives varies from state to state 
B)  states can figure out which policies work best for them 
C)  citizens can choose to live in those areas that have the policies they prefer 
D)  the state governments can nullify laws passed by Congress

Question 12

What is a mandate?

Accepted Answer

A)  an order from the federal government requiring the states to take a certain action 
B)  an order from a state government requiring a federal action 
C)  an order from the federal government prohibiting the states to take a certain action 
D)  an order from a state government prohibiting a federal action 
A)  an order from the federal government requiring the states to take a certain action 
B)  an order from a state government requiring a federal action 
C)  an order from the federal government prohibiting the states to take a certain action 
D)  an order from a state government prohibiting a federal action

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a blue ribbon task force on education 
B)  gas mileage requirements 
C)  grants-in-aid 
D)  minimum wage legislation 
A)  a blue ribbon task force on education 
B)  gas mileage requirements 
C)  grants-in-aid 
D)  minimum wage legislation

Question 14

Explain how the federal government uses federal funding to indirectly impose its will on the states.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe fisca

Question 15

The __________ Amendment says that those powers not given to the federal government and not prohibited to the states by the Constitution are reserved for the states and the people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eighth 
B)  Tenth 
C)  Eleventh 
D)  Fourteenth 
A)  Eighth 
B)  Tenth 
C)  Eleventh 
D)  Fourteenth

Question 16

Which clause in the Constitution ensures that judicial decrees and contracts made in one state will be binding and enforceable in another?

Accepted Answer

A)  commerce 
B)  full faith and credit 
C)  due process 
D)  equal protection 
A)  commerce 
B)  full faith and credit 
C)  due process 
D)  equal protection

Question 17

Describe the evolution from dual federalism to cooperative federalism.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Desc

Question 18

Which is an example of a federal mandate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Supreme Court upholds a federal law requiring all citizens to wear a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle. 
B)  Congress passes a law requiring all states to adopt a sex offender registry system. 
C)  The Environmental Protection Agency sends money to Louisiana to help with cleanup from the gulf oil spill. 
D)  The Nevada legislature passes a law requiring all public school teachers to spend 20 hours per week preparing students for the state achievement test. 
A)  The Supreme Court upholds a federal law requiring all citizens to wear a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle. 
B)  Congress passes a law requiring all states to adopt a sex offender registry system. 
C)  The Environmental Protection Agency sends money to Louisiana to help with cleanup from the gulf oil spill. 
D)  The Nevada legislature passes a law requiring all public school teachers to spend 20 hours per week preparing students for the state achievement test.

Question 19

Explain the advantages of federalism for diversity in public policies among the states.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain how st

Question 20

How does the financing and operation of Medicaid place states in a difficult position?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe how M

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution,the United States was governed by the Articles of __________.

Which of the following best describes the death penalty in the United States?

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

Define unfunded mandates.Why do states find unfunded mandates problematic?

The power of both the state and federal governments to influence education policy is an example of __________ federalism.

__________ federalism is a flexible relationship between the national and state governments in which both work together on a variety of issues and programs.

All of the powers of the federal government are expressly enumerated in the Constitution.

The power to regulate interstate commerce belongs to the __________ government.

What is devolution? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Discuss how devolution impacted policy in the 1990s.

In __________,powers are shared by the federal and state governments in a marble-cake fashion.

A disadvantage of federalism is that __________.

What is a mandate?

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

Explain how the federal government uses federal funding to indirectly impose its will on the states.

The __________ Amendment says that those powers not given to the federal government and not prohibited to the states by the Constitution are reserved for the states and the people.

Which clause in the Constitution ensures that judicial decrees and contracts made in one state will be binding and enforceable in another?

Describe the evolution from dual federalism to cooperative federalism.

Which is an example of a federal mandate?

Explain the advantages of federalism for diversity in public policies among the states.

How does the financing and operation of Medicaid place states in a difficult position?

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Interest Groups

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Exam 3: Federalism

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution,the United States was governed by the Articles of __________.

Which of the following best describes the death penalty in the United States?

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

Define unfunded mandates.Why do states find unfunded mandates problematic?

The power of both the state and federal governments to influence education policy is an example of __________ federalism.

__________ federalism is a flexible relationship between the national and state governments in which both work together on a variety of issues and programs.

All of the powers of the federal government are expressly enumerated in the Constitution.

The power to regulate interstate commerce belongs to the __________ government.

What is devolution? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Discuss how devolution impacted policy in the 1990s.

In __________,powers are shared by the federal and state governments in a marble-cake fashion.

A disadvantage of federalism is that __________.

What is a mandate?

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

Explain how the federal government uses federal funding to indirectly impose its will on the states.

The __________ Amendment says that those powers not given to the federal government and not prohibited to the states by the Constitution are reserved for the states and the people.

Which clause in the Constitution ensures that judicial decrees and contracts made in one state will be binding and enforceable in another?

Describe the evolution from dual federalism to cooperative federalism.

Which is an example of a federal mandate?

Explain the advantages of federalism for diversity in public policies among the states.

How does the financing and operation of Medicaid place states in a difficult position?

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking

Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy

National Security Policymaking

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