Question 1

The principle of ________ gives the federal government the power to override any state or local law in one particular area of policy.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative federalism 
B)  grant-in-aid 
C)  preemption 
D)  dual federalism 
E)  home rule 
A)  cooperative federalism 
B)  grant-in-aid 
C)  preemption 
D)  dual federalism 
E)  home rule

Question 2

________ presided over the New Deal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Herbert Hoover 
B)  Franklin Roosevelt 
C)  Dwight Eisenhower 
D)  Woodrow Wilson 
E)  Lyndon Johnson 
A)  Herbert Hoover 
B)  Franklin Roosevelt 
C)  Dwight Eisenhower 
D)  Woodrow Wilson 
E)  Lyndon Johnson

Question 3

What have many political scientists called laboratories of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the executive agencies of the federal government 
B)  the states 
C)  local governments 
D)  special districts 
E)  congressional committees 
A)  the executive agencies of the federal government 
B)  the states 
C)  local governments 
D)  special districts 
E)  congressional committees

Question 4

Under the traditional system of American federalism, most of the fundamental governing in the U.S. was done by________

Accepted Answer

A)  state governments 
B)  the federal government 
C)  local governments 
D)  both federal and local governments 
E)  none of the above 
A)  state governments 
B)  the federal government 
C)  local governments 
D)  both federal and local governments 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local governments are not mentioned in the Constitution. 
B)  Local governments are constitutionally required to turn over all of the local taxes collected from residents to state governments. 
C)  Local governments are given the authority to ignore federal laws with which their citizens disagree. 
D)  Local governments have the power to establish local banks. 
E)  Local governments have the power to raise and maintain militias. 
A)  Local governments are not mentioned in the Constitution. 
B)  Local governments are constitutionally required to turn over all of the local taxes collected from residents to state governments. 
C)  Local governments are given the authority to ignore federal laws with which their citizens disagree. 
D)  Local governments have the power to establish local banks. 
E)  Local governments have the power to raise and maintain militias.

Question 6

The New Deal system of federalism has been undergoing important transformations over the past two decades. Describe the New Federalism. What are some of its benefits? What are some of the potential problems it creates?

Accepted Answer

The New Federalism is a concept that emp

Question 7

The Constitution stipulates which of the following about relationships between states?

Accepted Answer

A)  No state may ever enter into a contract or agreement with another state. 
B)  No state shall enter into a contract or agreement with another state without the approval of Congress. 
C)  States may have treaties with either states or Indian reservations with the approval of Congress. 
D)  The Senate controls all interstate relationships. 
E)  No state shall enter into a contract or agreement with another state without the approval of the president. 
A)  No state may ever enter into a contract or agreement with another state. 
B)  No state shall enter into a contract or agreement with another state without the approval of Congress. 
C)  States may have treaties with either states or Indian reservations with the approval of Congress. 
D)  The Senate controls all interstate relationships. 
E)  No state shall enter into a contract or agreement with another state without the approval of the president.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberals tend to prioritize devolution as a value. 
B)  Conservatives tend to prioritize social equality as a value. 
C)  Liberals tend to prioritize social equality as a value. 
D)  Conservatives tend to prioritize a stronger national government as a value. 
E)  Liberals and conservatives prioritize the same values when it pertains to federalism. 
A)  Liberals tend to prioritize devolution as a value. 
B)  Conservatives tend to prioritize social equality as a value. 
C)  Liberals tend to prioritize social equality as a value. 
D)  Conservatives tend to prioritize a stronger national government as a value. 
E)  Liberals and conservatives prioritize the same values when it pertains to federalism.

Question 9

What is one of the biggest problems with federal block grants?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a need for greater accountability in how the funds are actually spent by the states. 
B)  There is a need to be sure that the states are following the precise regulations established by the federal government. 
C)  There is a need to make sure the grants do not violate the commerce clause of the Constitution. 
D)  Republican administrations have been unwilling to allow block grants. 
E)  States have been unwilling to accept any funding from the federal government. 
A)  There is a need for greater accountability in how the funds are actually spent by the states. 
B)  There is a need to be sure that the states are following the precise regulations established by the federal government. 
C)  There is a need to make sure the grants do not violate the commerce clause of the Constitution. 
D)  Republican administrations have been unwilling to allow block grants. 
E)  States have been unwilling to accept any funding from the federal government.

Question 10

What was a major reason that the slogan "states' rights" became tarnished in the 1950s and 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  It had been used to advocate for a series of home rule policies that cost thousands of people their jobs. 
B)  It had been used by southern opponents of the civil rights movement to support racial segregation. 
C)  It had been used by religious organizations to increase federal spending on faith-based initiatives. 
D)  It had been used by antiwar activists to protest against increases in military spending. 
E)  It had been used by supporters of the civil rights movement to oppose racial segregation. 
A)  It had been used to advocate for a series of home rule policies that cost thousands of people their jobs. 
B)  It had been used by southern opponents of the civil rights movement to support racial segregation. 
C)  It had been used by religious organizations to increase federal spending on faith-based initiatives. 
D)  It had been used by antiwar activists to protest against increases in military spending. 
E)  It had been used by supporters of the civil rights movement to oppose racial segregation.

Question 11

What are some of the ways in which the federal government regulates and shares power with the states? Describe some of the types of grants available to state and local governments. How can federal officials enforce national standards?

Accepted Answer

The federal government regulates and sha

Question 12

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's trend in interpreting federalism since the mid-1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Court has slowly granted the national government more power over the states. 
B)  The Court has limited the power of the national government over the state governments. 
C)  The Court has repeatedly declined to hear federalism cases, arguing that they are political questions. 
D)  The Court has granted the states more access to sue the national government in federal courts. 
E)  The Court has dramatically limited the ability of states to sue the national government in federal courts. 
A)  The Court has slowly granted the national government more power over the states. 
B)  The Court has limited the power of the national government over the state governments. 
C)  The Court has repeatedly declined to hear federalism cases, arguing that they are political questions. 
D)  The Court has granted the states more access to sue the national government in federal courts. 
E)  The Court has dramatically limited the ability of states to sue the national government in federal courts.

Question 13

Derived from the Tenth Amendment, which powers are not specifically delegated to the national government or denied to the states?

Accepted Answer

A)  concurrent 
B)  expressed 
C)  police 
D)  reserved 
E)  implied 
A)  concurrent 
B)  expressed 
C)  police 
D)  reserved 
E)  implied

Question 14

The specific powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution are called the ________ powers.

Accepted Answer

A)  implied 
B)  expressed 
C)  sovereign 
D)  executive 
E)  absolute 
A)  implied 
B)  expressed 
C)  sovereign 
D)  executive 
E)  absolute

Question 15

________ is evidenced when national officials fund a project that is actually implemented in the states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual federalism 
B)  National supremacy 
C)  Cooperative federalism 
D)  Home rule 
E)  The doctrine of states' rights 
A)  Dual federalism 
B)  National supremacy 
C)  Cooperative federalism 
D)  Home rule 
E)  The doctrine of states' rights

Question 16

A federal grant to states to assist in the building of new public schools is an example of a ________ grant.

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical 
B)  formula 
C)  block 
D)  general revenue 
E)  new federalism 
A)  categorical 
B)  formula 
C)  block 
D)  general revenue 
E)  new federalism

Question 17

________ articulated the doctrine of nullification before the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

A)  Andrew Jackson 
B)  John C. Calhoun 
C)  John Marshall 
D)  Abraham Lincoln 
E)  Strom Thurmond 
A)  Andrew Jackson 
B)  John C. Calhoun 
C)  John Marshall 
D)  Abraham Lincoln 
E)  Strom Thurmond

The principle of ________ gives the federal government the power to override any state or local law in one particular area of policy.

________ presided over the New Deal.

What have many political scientists called laboratories of democracy?

Under the traditional system of American federalism, most of the fundamental governing in the U.S. was done by________

Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the U.S. Constitution?

The New Deal system of federalism has been undergoing important transformations over the past two decades. Describe the New Federalism. What are some of its benefits? What are some of the potential problems it creates?

The Constitution stipulates which of the following about relationships between states?

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

What is one of the biggest problems with federal block grants?

What was a major reason that the slogan "states' rights" became tarnished in the 1950s and 1960s?

What are some of the ways in which the federal government regulates and shares power with the states? Describe some of the types of grants available to state and local governments. How can federal officials enforce national standards?

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's trend in interpreting federalism since the mid-1990s?

Derived from the Tenth Amendment, which powers are not specifically delegated to the national government or denied to the states?

The specific powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution are called the ________ powers.

________ is evidenced when national officials fund a project that is actually implemented in the states.

A federal grant to states to assist in the building of new public schools is an example of a ________ grant.

________ articulated the doctrine of nullification before the Civil War.

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The principle of ________ gives the federal government the power to override any state or local law in one particular area of policy.

________ presided over the New Deal.

What have many political scientists called laboratories of democracy?

Under the traditional system of American federalism, most of the fundamental governing in the U.S. was done by________

Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the U.S. Constitution?

The New Deal system of federalism has been undergoing important transformations over the past two decades. Describe the New Federalism. What are some of its benefits? What are some of the potential problems it creates?

The Constitution stipulates which of the following about relationships between states?

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

What is one of the biggest problems with federal block grants?

What was a major reason that the slogan "states' rights" became tarnished in the 1950s and 1960s?

What are some of the ways in which the federal government regulates and shares power with the states? Describe some of the types of grants available to state and local governments. How can federal officials enforce national standards?

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's trend in interpreting federalism since the mid-1990s?

Derived from the Tenth Amendment, which powers are not specifically delegated to the national government or denied to the states?

The specific powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution are called the ________ powers.

________ is evidenced when national officials fund a project that is actually implemented in the states.

A federal grant to states to assist in the building of new public schools is an example of a ________ grant.

________ articulated the doctrine of nullification before the Civil War.

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Democracy

Filters