Exam 3: Federalism

Before the ratification of the Constitution,the United States was organized as a(n)__________.

Which type of federalism is characterized by a system of state and national governments with separate but distinct authority?

Which of the following best exemplifies devolution?

__________ grants typically allocate federal dollars based on population.

The case of __________ established that the federal government could create a central bank.

Most disputes over policy are handled at the state and local levels.

Explain the difference between the powers of the national and state governments under the U.S.Constitution.Be sure to give specific examples.

Devolution played a central role in the 1994 elections.

Which of the following is the best definition of federalism?

In what ways was Brown v.Board of Education a dispute between states' rights and national power?

Proponents of devolution argue that the authority of __________.

The __________ specifies that any power not specifically delegated to the national government is reserved to the states or the people.

The __________ clause guarantees that the citizens of each state are afforded the same rights as citizens of other states.

In United States v.Lopez and United States v.Morrison,the Supreme Court __________ the scope of congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.

Federal mandates are direct judicial orders requiring state governments to comply with the Constitution.

The newly adopted national welfare system means that there is no longer an incentive for poor people to move to a different state in search of better welfare benefits.

There are over 50,000 governments in the United States.

Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?

Which amendment prohibits federal and state courts and federal administrative agencies from hearing cases in which a private party names a state as a defendant without the state's consent?

Which best describes the decision in Printz v.United States?