Question 1

Under a unitary system, states

Accepted Answer

A)  Only have the power the national government grants them 
B)  Are more powerful than the national government 
C)  Are partners with the national government 
D)  Have distinct powers from the national government 
A)  Only have the power the national government grants them 
B)  Are more powerful than the national government 
C)  Are partners with the national government 
D)  Have distinct powers from the national government A

Question 2

Federations differ on the particular methods they use to divide political power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The Constitution gives specific powers to the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

To limit the power of the federal government and to ensure the power of the states, the ______ Amendment was added to the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifth 
B)  Second 
C)  Tenth 
D)  Eighth 
A)  Fifth 
B)  Second 
C)  Tenth 
D)  Eighth

Question 5

State-federal power relationships in the U.S. are currently

Accepted Answer

A)  Fractious and unstable 
B)  Stable but fractious 
C)  Unstable but united 
D)  Stable and united 
A)  Fractious and unstable 
B)  Stable but fractious 
C)  Unstable but united 
D)  Stable and united

Question 6

Implied powers of Congress come from, Article I, Section

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  10 
C)  8 
D)  6 
A)  12 
B)  10 
C)  8 
D)  6

Question 7

In __________, central and regional governments share sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unitary governments 
B)  Confederal governments 
C)  Cooperative governments 
D)  Federal governments 
A)  Unitary governments 
B)  Confederal governments 
C)  Cooperative governments 
D)  Federal governments

Question 8

The primary feature of the U.S. Constitution is

Accepted Answer

A)  Confederalism 
B)  Unitary government 
C)  Federalism 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Confederalism 
B)  Unitary government 
C)  Federalism 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Independence from the federal government on policy issues slowed during the Great Recession, during the term of President __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  George W. Bush 
B)  Donald Trump 
C)  Barack Obama 
D)  Bill Clinton 
A)  George W. Bush 
B)  Donald Trump 
C)  Barack Obama 
D)  Bill Clinton

Question 10

Is the balance of power between regional governments and the central government ideal at this point in time?

Accepted Answer

The balance of power between regional go

Question 11

If you were to redesign the U.S. Constitution today, what system of government would you use and why? If you would use federalism, which type of federalism would you try to use?

Accepted Answer

If I were to redesign the U.S. Constitut

Question 12

In McCulloch v Maryland (1819), the Supreme Court ruled that

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress could establish a national bank 
B)  Congress could not establish a national bank 
C)  Congress could establish a military draft 
D)  Congress could not establish a military draft 
A)  Congress could establish a national bank 
B)  Congress could not establish a national bank 
C)  Congress could establish a military draft 
D)  Congress could not establish a military draft

Question 13

The Constitution spells out

Accepted Answer

A)  Certain powers of states 
B)  Certain rights and obligations of states 
C)  The population of states 
D)  The geography of states 
A)  Certain powers of states 
B)  Certain rights and obligations of states 
C)  The population of states 
D)  The geography of states

Question 14

Most countries have _______ governments

Accepted Answer

A)  Confederal 
B)  Unitary 
C)  Federal 
D)  Non-existent 
A)  Confederal 
B)  Unitary 
C)  Federal 
D)  Non-existent

Question 15

Most recently, state-federal relations has been characterized by __________ partisanship and polarization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing 
B)  Decreasing 
C)  Stabilizing 
D)  Fluctuating 
A)  Increasing 
B)  Decreasing 
C)  Stabilizing 
D)  Fluctuating

Question 16

__________ is the authority of states to pass laws for health, safety, and morals of their citizens.

Accepted Answer

A)  Welfare power 
B)  Police power 
C)  Popular sovereignty 
D)  None of these 
A)  Welfare power 
B)  Police power 
C)  Popular sovereignty 
D)  None of these

Question 17

There are ________ eras of federalism in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  Four 
B)  Six 
C)  Three 
D)  Seven 
A)  Four 
B)  Six 
C)  Three 
D)  Seven

Question 18

Under confederalism, states __________ the national government.

Accepted Answer

A)  Are subordinate to 
B)  Are partners of 
C)  Share powers with 
D)  Are more powerful than 
A)  Are subordinate to 
B)  Are partners of 
C)  Share powers with 
D)  Are more powerful than

Question 19

The general source of political authority for states is their own constitutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Constitution focuses on states than on the national government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Under a unitary system, states

Federations differ on the particular methods they use to divide political power.

The Constitution gives specific powers to the states.

To limit the power of the federal government and to ensure the power of the states, the ______ Amendment was added to the Constitution.

State-federal power relationships in the U.S. are currently

Implied powers of Congress come from, Article I, Section

In __________, central and regional governments share sovereignty.

The primary feature of the U.S. Constitution is

Independence from the federal government on policy issues slowed during the Great Recession, during the term of President __________.

Is the balance of power between regional governments and the central government ideal at this point in time?

If you were to redesign the U.S. Constitution today, what system of government would you use and why? If you would use federalism, which type of federalism would you try to use?

In McCulloch v Maryland (1819), the Supreme Court ruled that

The Constitution spells out

Most countries have _______ governments

Most recently, state-federal relations has been characterized by __________ partisanship and polarization.

__________ is the authority of states to pass laws for health, safety, and morals of their citizens.

There are ________ eras of federalism in the United States

Under confederalism, states __________ the national government.

The general source of political authority for states is their own constitutions.

The Constitution focuses on states than on the national government.

The Basics of Democracy

The American Constitution

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

The Mass Media and Politics

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Elections

Political Participation and Voting Behavior

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Federal Judiciary

Core Democratic Principles and Public Policy

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Exam 3: Federalism

Under a unitary system, states

Federations differ on the particular methods they use to divide political power.

The Constitution gives specific powers to the states.

To limit the power of the federal government and to ensure the power of the states, the ______ Amendment was added to the Constitution.

State-federal power relationships in the U.S. are currently

Implied powers of Congress come from, Article I, Section

In __________, central and regional governments share sovereignty.

The primary feature of the U.S. Constitution is

Independence from the federal government on policy issues slowed during the Great Recession, during the term of President __________.

Is the balance of power between regional governments and the central government ideal at this point in time?

If you were to redesign the U.S. Constitution today, what system of government would you use and why? If you would use federalism, which type of federalism would you try to use?

In McCulloch v Maryland (1819), the Supreme Court ruled that

The Constitution spells out

Most countries have _______ governments

Most recently, state-federal relations has been characterized by __________ partisanship and polarization.

__________ is the authority of states to pass laws for health, safety, and morals of their citizens.

There are ________ eras of federalism in the United States

Under confederalism, states __________ the national government.

The general source of political authority for states is their own constitutions.

The Constitution focuses on states than on the national government.

The Basics of Democracy

The American Constitution

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

The Mass Media and Politics

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Elections

Political Participation and Voting Behavior

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Federal Judiciary

Core Democratic Principles and Public Policy

Filters