Exam 3: Federalism

Which of the following countries follows a unitary system of government?

In one of the models of federalism, state and local governments contend for businesses and citizens. Political scientist Thomas R. Dye calls this model of federalism _________. A) cooperative federalism B) fiscal federalism C) competitive federalism D) picket-fence federalism

In June 2015, in _____, the Supreme Court found laws against same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional throughout the entire United States.

The power to maintain a state militia is given by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Otlavis and Ferdland are two southern states in the country of Blendland that share a common border. They share water from Lake Clarly, and therefore, sign an agreement pledging the protection of the lake and its premises in order to sustainably use its water. In this scenario, which of the following types of agreements is signed by the two states?

An example of _________ is a law that requires states to provide persons with disabilities with access to public buildings. A) a federal mandate B) preclearance C) an interstate compact D) judicial review

The existence of national and subnational governmental units by itself makes a system federal.

Which of the following is true of Canadian federalism?

Most of the powers prohibited to the national government are listed in _____ to the U.S. Constitution.

Government powers in a(n) _____ are divided between a central government and regional, or subnational, governments.

Which of the following powers is denied by the Constitution to the states?

An example of the inherent power of the U.S. government is the acquisition of the _____, which was necessary to secure support for ratification of the Constitution in several states, including Maryland.

Identify a true statement about federalism.

Which of the following is an advantage of federalism in the United States?

The constitutional basis for the implied powers of the national government is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution and is often called the _____.

Which of the following is an inherent power exercised by the national government?

The taxes collected by the national government of Elantio, an Asian country, are allocated to its states for providing public welfare services. This scenario exemplifies the concept of _________. A) fiscal federalism B) preemption C) secession D) competitive federalism

Which of the following is true of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal legislation?

The United States Supreme Court never took up the question of whether the Defense of Marriage Act ( DOMA) violated the _________ until 2013. A) commerce clause B) necessary and proper clause C) full faith and credit clause D) supremacy clause

In 2012, in Arizona v. United States , the Supreme Court allowed Arizona to check the immigration status of individuals arrested for reasons other than immigration status.