Question 1

Which metaphor best describes dual federalism?

Accepted Answer

A) A sponge cake 
B) A layer cake 
C) A fruitcake 
D) A marble cake 
E) A pineapple upside-down cake 
A) A sponge cake 
B) A layer cake 
C) A fruitcake 
D) A marble cake 
E) A pineapple upside-down cake B

Question 2

Formula grants and project grants are both types of _________ grants.

Accepted Answer

A) block 
B) formula 
C) carry 
D) categorical 
E) user 
A) block 
B) formula 
C) carry 
D) categorical 
E) user D

Question 3

​Explain the problems faced by Iraq in implementing a federal system similar to that in the United States.

Accepted Answer

There are several problems that Iraq has faced in implementing a federal system similar to that in the United States. One of the main challenges is the deep-seated sectarian and ethnic divisions within the country. Iraq is home to a diverse population of Arabs, Kurds, and other ethnic groups, as well as Sunni and Shia Muslims. These groups have historically had tense and sometimes violent relationships, and implementing a federal system that fairly represents and accommodates these different groups has proven to be extremely difficult.

Another issue is the distribution of power and resources. In the United States, the federal government has a significant amount of power and authority, but individual states also have a great deal of autonomy. In Iraq, there has been ongoing debate and conflict over how power and resources should be distributed between the central government and the regional governments, particularly in the Kurdish region. This has led to disputes over control of oil resources and revenue sharing, among other issues.

Additionally, there are concerns about the potential for a federal system to exacerbate existing divisions and lead to further fragmentation of the country. Some fear that giving too much autonomy to regional governments could lead to the disintegration of Iraq as a unified state.

Finally, there are practical challenges related to infrastructure, governance, and capacity. Implementing a federal system requires building and strengthening institutions at both the national and regional levels, as well as ensuring that there is effective coordination and cooperation between them. This has proven to be a significant challenge in Iraq, where there have been ongoing issues with corruption, inefficiency, and lack of capacity in the government.

Overall, while a federal system similar to that in the United States may offer a potential solution to Iraq's complex political and social dynamics, the country has faced numerous obstacles in implementing such a system. Addressing these challenges will require sustained effort and political will from all parties involved.

Question 4

Conflicts related to power-sharing between states and the national government​ are settled by

Accepted Answer

A) ​the president. 
B) ​a committee of state governors. 
C) ​a congressional conference committee. 
D) ​the supreme court. 
E) ​the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. 
A) ​the president. 
B) ​a committee of state governors. 
C) ​a congressional conference committee. 
D) ​the supreme court. 
E) ​the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Question 5

The power of Congress to enact laws by which the national government assumes complete or partial responsibility for a state government function is known as

Accepted Answer

A) new federalism. 
B) sanctioning. 
C) policy entrepreneurship. 
D) preemption. 
E) popular sovereignty. 
A) new federalism. 
B) sanctioning. 
C) policy entrepreneurship. 
D) preemption. 
E) popular sovereignty.

Question 6

The general conclusion of the Supreme Court in United States v.Lopez was that

Accepted Answer

A) the Second Amendment forbids any government restriction on the right to bear arms. 
B) there are limits to the national government's ability to regulate behavior based on the commerce clause. 
C) schools are exclusively a state and local responsibility. 
D) the right to bear arms extends even to those who are not legal adults. 
E) entities of the state do not have ability equal to that of the state itself to successfully challenge national law. 
A) the Second Amendment forbids any government restriction on the right to bear arms. 
B) there are limits to the national government's ability to regulate behavior based on the commerce clause. 
C) schools are exclusively a state and local responsibility. 
D) the right to bear arms extends even to those who are not legal adults. 
E) entities of the state do not have ability equal to that of the state itself to successfully challenge national law.

Question 7

Real ID,a federally mandated program that imposes security standards for states to issue driver's licenses,is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) redistricting. 
B) a block grant. 
C) preemption. 
D) a restraint. 
E) an unfunded mandate. 
A) redistricting. 
B) a block grant. 
C) preemption. 
D) a restraint. 
E) an unfunded mandate.

Question 8

The controversial 1993 Brady bill

Accepted Answer

A) criminalized the distribution of medical marijuana. 
B) outlawed abortions in the third trimester of a pregnancy. 
C) created a national system to check the background of gun buyers. 
D) required local law enforcement officials to investigate the immigration status of detainees. 
E) forbade states from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states. 
A) criminalized the distribution of medical marijuana. 
B) outlawed abortions in the third trimester of a pregnancy. 
C) created a national system to check the background of gun buyers. 
D) required local law enforcement officials to investigate the immigration status of detainees. 
E) forbade states from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states.

Question 9

​The national government has come to rely increasingly on its _______ power to shape state policies.

Accepted Answer

A) presidential 
B) ​legislative 
C) ​regulatory 
D) ​judicial 
E) informal 
A) presidential 
B) ​legislative 
C) ​regulatory 
D) ​judicial 
E) informal

Question 10

Discuss three Supreme Court decisions that reflect the Court's changing conception of the limits of federal power.

Accepted Answer

1. McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) - This l

Question 11

The constitution ​expressly gives the federal government the power to _____________ within the states.

Accepted Answer

A) ​build interstate highways 
B) ​establish military bases 
C) ​control communications 
D) ​create a postal system 
E) ​build schools 
A) ​build interstate highways 
B) ​establish military bases 
C) ​control communications 
D) ​create a postal system 
E) ​build schools

Question 12

Under Chief Justice John Marshall,the early Supreme Court generally

Accepted Answer

A) preserved states' rights. 
B) lessened trade powers between the states. 
C) issued conflicting decisions about the balance between national and state power. 
D) remain silent about federalism issues. 
E) increased national power. 
A) preserved states' rights. 
B) lessened trade powers between the states. 
C) issued conflicting decisions about the balance between national and state power. 
D) remain silent about federalism issues. 
E) increased national power.

Question 13

Based on 2012 data from the U.S.Census Bureau,the United States is home to as many as __________ local governments of different sorts.

Accepted Answer

A) 300 
B) 1,000 
C) 10,000 
D) 20,000 
E) 90,000 
A) 300 
B) 1,000 
C) 10,000 
D) 20,000 
E) 90,000

Question 14

The power to coin money belongs to __________ and the power to grant divorces belongs to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) the states; both the states and the federal government 
B) both the states and the federal government; the states 
C) the federal government; the states 
D) the states; the federal government 
E) the federal government; both the states and the federal government 
A) the states; both the states and the federal government 
B) both the states and the federal government; the states 
C) the federal government; the states 
D) the states; the federal government 
E) the federal government; both the states and the federal government

Question 15

The ___________ gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​bill of rights 
B) ​commerce clause 
C) ​McCulloch v. Maryland decision 
D) ​president 
E) ​supreme court 
A) ​bill of rights 
B) ​commerce clause 
C) ​McCulloch v. Maryland decision 
D) ​president 
E) ​supreme court

Question 16

While always a part of the federal arsenal,federal grants-in-aid grew at an astonishing pace

Accepted Answer

A) during the 1860s. 
B) during the 1870s. 
C) during the 1890s. 
D) during the 1930s. 
E) during the 1960s. 
A) during the 1860s. 
B) during the 1870s. 
C) during the 1890s. 
D) during the 1930s. 
E) during the 1960s.

Question 17

A power not specifically mentioned in the Constitution but necessary if another specific grant of power is to be carried out is called a(n)_________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) assigned 
B) general 
C) enumerated 
D) implied 
E) concurrent 
A) assigned 
B) general 
C) enumerated 
D) implied 
E) concurrent

Question 18

Since 1995 the Supreme Court has frequently​

Accepted Answer

A) ​favored national government supremacy. 
B) ​allowed Congress to decide issues of state/federal power-sharing. 
C) ​favored states' rights. 
D) declined to hear cases involving power disputes between the national government and the states. 
E) ​deferred in its decision-making to over 100 years of precedent in supreme court decisions. 
A) ​favored national government supremacy. 
B) ​allowed Congress to decide issues of state/federal power-sharing. 
C) ​favored states' rights. 
D) declined to hear cases involving power disputes between the national government and the states. 
E) ​deferred in its decision-making to over 100 years of precedent in supreme court decisions.

Question 19

Discuss how the Great Depression changed the relationship between the federal government and the states.

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression had a profound impa

Question 20

According to the text,political liberals fear stronger states' rights because it​

Accepted Answer

A) ​resulted in higher taxes. 
B) ​supported the principle of cooperative federalism. 
C) ​allowed inequality and supported racism. 
D) is unconstitutional. 
E) focused too strongly on representing urban dwellers. 
A) ​resulted in higher taxes. 
B) ​supported the principle of cooperative federalism. 
C) ​allowed inequality and supported racism. 
D) is unconstitutional. 
E) focused too strongly on representing urban dwellers.

Which metaphor best describes dual federalism?

Formula grants and project grants are both types of _________ grants.

Explain the problems faced by Iraq in implementing a federal system similar to that in the United States.

Conflicts related to power-sharing between states and the national government are settled by

The power of Congress to enact laws by which the national government assumes complete or partial responsibility for a state government function is known as

The general conclusion of the Supreme Court in United States v.Lopez was that

Real ID,a federally mandated program that imposes security standards for states to issue driver's licenses,is an example of

The controversial 1993 Brady bill

The national government has come to rely increasingly on its _______ power to shape state policies.

Discuss three Supreme Court decisions that reflect the Court's changing conception of the limits of federal power.

The constitution expressly gives the federal government the power to _____________ within the states.

Under Chief Justice John Marshall,the early Supreme Court generally

Based on 2012 data from the U.S.Census Bureau,the United States is home to as many as __________ local governments of different sorts.

The power to coin money belongs to __ and the power to grant divorces belongs to _.

The ___________ gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.

While always a part of the federal arsenal,federal grants-in-aid grew at an astonishing pace

A power not specifically mentioned in the Constitution but necessary if another specific grant of power is to be carried out is called a(n)_________ power.

Since 1995 the Supreme Court has frequently

Discuss how the Great Depression changed the relationship between the federal government and the states.

According to the text,political liberals fear stronger states' rights because it

Freedom, Order, or Equality

Majoritarian or Pluralist Democracy

The Constitution

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

The Media

Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Nominations, Elections, and Campaigns

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Order and Civil Liberties

Equality and Civil Rights

Economic Policy

Policymaking and Domestic Policy

Filters

Exam 4: Federalism

Which metaphor best describes dual federalism?

Formula grants and project grants are both types of _________ grants.

​Explain the problems faced by Iraq in implementing a federal system similar to that in the United States.

Conflicts related to power-sharing between states and the national government​ are settled by

The power of Congress to enact laws by which the national government assumes complete or partial responsibility for a state government function is known as

The general conclusion of the Supreme Court in United States v.Lopez was that

Real ID,a federally mandated program that imposes security standards for states to issue driver's licenses,is an example of

The controversial 1993 Brady bill

​The national government has come to rely increasingly on its _______ power to shape state policies.

Discuss three Supreme Court decisions that reflect the Court's changing conception of the limits of federal power.

The constitution ​expressly gives the federal government the power to _____________ within the states.

Under Chief Justice John Marshall,the early Supreme Court generally

Based on 2012 data from the U.S.Census Bureau,the United States is home to as many as __________ local governments of different sorts.

The power to coin money belongs to __________ and the power to grant divorces belongs to _________.

The ___________ gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.​

While always a part of the federal arsenal,federal grants-in-aid grew at an astonishing pace

A power not specifically mentioned in the Constitution but necessary if another specific grant of power is to be carried out is called a(n)_________ power.

Since 1995 the Supreme Court has frequently​

Discuss how the Great Depression changed the relationship between the federal government and the states.

According to the text,political liberals fear stronger states' rights because it​

Freedom, Order, or Equality

Majoritarian or Pluralist Democracy

The Constitution

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

The Media

Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Nominations, Elections, and Campaigns

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Order and Civil Liberties

Equality and Civil Rights

Economic Policy

Policymaking and Domestic Policy

Filters

Explain the problems faced by Iraq in implementing a federal system similar to that in the United States.

Conflicts related to power-sharing between states and the national government are settled by

The national government has come to rely increasingly on its _______ power to shape state policies.

The constitution expressly gives the federal government the power to _____________ within the states.

The power to coin money belongs to __ and the power to grant divorces belongs to _.

The ___________ gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.

Since 1995 the Supreme Court has frequently

According to the text,political liberals fear stronger states' rights because it