Question 1

____________ is the doctrine that excludes states from actions that might interfere with federal authority or statutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  preemption. 
B)  devolution. 
C)  dual federalism. 
D)  horizontal federalism. 
E)  nullification. 
A)  preemption. 
B)  devolution. 
C)  dual federalism. 
D)  horizontal federalism. 
E)  nullification.

Question 2

Powers not specifically spelled out in the Constitution are reserved to

Accepted Answer

A)  the states or to the people. 
B)  the national government. 
C)  the president. 
D)  the House of Representatives or the people. 
E)  the courts. 
A)  the states or to the people. 
B)  the national government. 
C)  the president. 
D)  the House of Representatives or the people. 
E)  the courts.

Question 3

Dual federalism

Accepted Answer

A)  is like a marble cake. 
B)  holds that there are distinct, nonoverlapping areas of responsibility for the national government and the state governments. 
C)  is the idea that federal and state government work together to solve policy problems. 
D)  requires massive amounts of federal spending through grants. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is like a marble cake. 
B)  holds that there are distinct, nonoverlapping areas of responsibility for the national government and the state governments. 
C)  is the idea that federal and state government work together to solve policy problems. 
D)  requires massive amounts of federal spending through grants. 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

When the powers of the states and the national government are so intertwined that public policies cannot happen unless both act together, it's known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative federalism. 
B)  dual federalism. 
C)  horizontal federalism. 
D)  revenue sharing federalism. 
E)  categorical federalism. 
A)  cooperative federalism. 
B)  dual federalism. 
C)  horizontal federalism. 
D)  revenue sharing federalism. 
E)  categorical federalism.

Question 5

Discuss the growth of grants-in-aid to state and local governments. What are categorical grants and block grants? How are the two types of grants alike and how do they differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

The growth of grants-in-aid to state and

Question 6

Between the 1950s and 1970s, federal grants-in-aid

Accepted Answer

A)  increased dramatically in dollar amounts. 
B)  declined slowly. 
C)  declined dramatically. 
D)  remained basically unchanged. 
E)  increased slowly. 
A)  increased dramatically in dollar amounts. 
B)  declined slowly. 
C)  declined dramatically. 
D)  remained basically unchanged. 
E)  increased slowly.

Question 7

The oldest and most important argument in favor of federalism is that, in a large and ________ country, needs and wants and conditions differ from one place to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The oldest and most important argument in...

Question 8

How do categorical grants differ from block grants?

Accepted Answer

Categorical grants carry with them stric

Question 9

In using the analytical framework to discuss the issue of out-of-state tuition, the argument that states that elected leaders are not subject to political pressures to change tuition policy falls under which level?

Accepted Answer

A)  governmental level 
B)  governmental action level 
C)  political linkage level 
D)  structural level 
E)  system level 
A)  governmental level 
B)  governmental action level 
C)  political linkage level 
D)  structural level 
E)  system level

Question 10

According to the "Using the Framework" figure, one could conclude that

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government has primary control and influence over college tuition. 
B)  local governments have primary control and influence over college tuition. 
C)  universities have primary control and influence over college tuition. 
D)  state legislatures have primary control and influence over college tuition. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the federal government has primary control and influence over college tuition. 
B)  local governments have primary control and influence over college tuition. 
C)  universities have primary control and influence over college tuition. 
D)  state legislatures have primary control and influence over college tuition. 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Which of these statements supports the argument that federalism undermines democracy by getting in the way of majority rule and political equality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federalism adds complexity to policymaking and makes it difficult for citizens to know which elected leaders to hold responsible for government actions. 
B)  Federalism allows a majority of citizens in each state to exercise control over a range of policies that directly affect them. 
C)  With diverse populations, with their diverse needs and interests, federalism allows for diverse policies. 
D)  Citizens are much less informed about what goes on in the national government, where many important policy decisions are made. 
E)  Population participation tends to be higher and more visible in state-level politics. 
A)  Federalism adds complexity to policymaking and makes it difficult for citizens to know which elected leaders to hold responsible for government actions. 
B)  Federalism allows a majority of citizens in each state to exercise control over a range of policies that directly affect them. 
C)  With diverse populations, with their diverse needs and interests, federalism allows for diverse policies. 
D)  Citizens are much less informed about what goes on in the national government, where many important policy decisions are made. 
E)  Population participation tends to be higher and more visible in state-level politics.

Question 12

Factories in the Midwest spew out oxides of nitrogen and sulfur that fall as acid rain in the Northeast, and Northeastern states can do nothing about it. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  why federalism is often viewed as a positive feature of American government. 
B)  a spill-over effect in the absence of consistent national standards. 
C)  a state government mandate. 
D)  an issue of federal sovereignty. 
E)  the necessity for state innovation in public policy. 
A)  why federalism is often viewed as a positive feature of American government. 
B)  a spill-over effect in the absence of consistent national standards. 
C)  a state government mandate. 
D)  an issue of federal sovereignty. 
E)  the necessity for state innovation in public policy.

Question 13

Peoples' opinions on federalism often depend on

Accepted Answer

A)  their interests and ideologies and what they want the government to do. 
B)  their race. 
C)  their political party. 
D)  the state that they live in and its approach to federalism. 
E)  the amount of grant money they have received. 
A)  their interests and ideologies and what they want the government to do. 
B)  their race. 
C)  their political party. 
D)  the state that they live in and its approach to federalism. 
E)  the amount of grant money they have received.

Question 14

Federalism permits diversity, innovation, and experimentation by the states, but it also entails substantial inequality and can interfere with democratic processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

General revenue sharing provided money for innovative new state programs, but was costly to implement due to its numerous rules and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which aspect(s) of the Constitution is important for understanding federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Tenth Amendment. 
B)  The Preamble. 
C)  The Supremacy Clause. 
D)  B & C. 
E)  A & C. 
A)  The Tenth Amendment. 
B)  The Preamble. 
C)  The Supremacy Clause. 
D)  B & C. 
E)  A & C.

Question 17

The equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment was instrumental in the civil rights movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For the case against United States federalism, it has been argued that one of the main effects of federalism was

Accepted Answer

A)  to let white majorities in the southern states enslave and then discriminate against black people. 
B)  to encourage multiple amendments to the Constitution, thus creating an unusable, overlegislated system. 
C)  to create states' governments, which were too strong in regards to trying to end the Great Depression. 
D)  to encourage discrimination at lunch counters during the 1960s by the majority of southern and western states. 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  to let white majorities in the southern states enslave and then discriminate against black people. 
B)  to encourage multiple amendments to the Constitution, thus creating an unusable, overlegislated system. 
C)  to create states' governments, which were too strong in regards to trying to end the Great Depression. 
D)  to encourage discrimination at lunch counters during the 1960s by the majority of southern and western states. 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 19

The decision of the Supreme Court in McCulloch v. Maryland can be viewed as the triumph of national power in the federal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some of the problems surrounding Katrina arose from very real confusion about who was to do what and when.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____________ is the doctrine that excludes states from actions that might interfere with federal authority or statutes.

Powers not specifically spelled out in the Constitution are reserved to

Dual federalism

When the powers of the states and the national government are so intertwined that public policies cannot happen unless both act together, it's known as

Discuss the growth of grants-in-aid to state and local governments. What are categorical grants and block grants? How are the two types of grants alike and how do they differ from each other?

Between the 1950s and 1970s, federal grants-in-aid

The oldest and most important argument in favor of federalism is that, in a large and ________ country, needs and wants and conditions differ from one place to another.

How do categorical grants differ from block grants?

In using the analytical framework to discuss the issue of out-of-state tuition, the argument that states that elected leaders are not subject to political pressures to change tuition policy falls under which level?

According to the "Using the Framework" figure, one could conclude that

Which of these statements supports the argument that federalism undermines democracy by getting in the way of majority rule and political equality?

Factories in the Midwest spew out oxides of nitrogen and sulfur that fall as acid rain in the Northeast, and Northeastern states can do nothing about it. This is an example of

Peoples' opinions on federalism often depend on

Federalism permits diversity, innovation, and experimentation by the states, but it also entails substantial inequality and can interfere with democratic processes.

General revenue sharing provided money for innovative new state programs, but was costly to implement due to its numerous rules and regulations.

Which aspect(s) of the Constitution is important for understanding federalism?

The equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment was instrumental in the civil rights movement.

For the case against United States federalism, it has been argued that one of the main effects of federalism was

The decision of the Supreme Court in McCulloch v. Maryland can be viewed as the triumph of national power in the federal system.

Some of the problems surrounding Katrina arose from very real confusion about who was to do what and when.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 3: Federalism States and Nations

____________ is the doctrine that excludes states from actions that might interfere with federal authority or statutes.

Powers not specifically spelled out in the Constitution are reserved to

Dual federalism

When the powers of the states and the national government are so intertwined that public policies cannot happen unless both act together, it's known as

Discuss the growth of grants-in-aid to state and local governments. What are categorical grants and block grants? How are the two types of grants alike and how do they differ from each other?

Between the 1950s and 1970s, federal grants-in-aid

The oldest and most important argument in favor of federalism is that, in a large and ________ country, needs and wants and conditions differ from one place to another.

How do categorical grants differ from block grants?

In using the analytical framework to discuss the issue of out-of-state tuition, the argument that states that elected leaders are not subject to political pressures to change tuition policy falls under which level?

According to the "Using the Framework" figure, one could conclude that

Which of these statements supports the argument that federalism undermines democracy by getting in the way of majority rule and political equality?

Factories in the Midwest spew out oxides of nitrogen and sulfur that fall as acid rain in the Northeast, and Northeastern states can do nothing about it. This is an example of

Peoples' opinions on federalism often depend on

Federalism permits diversity, innovation, and experimentation by the states, but it also entails substantial inequality and can interfere with democratic processes.

General revenue sharing provided money for innovative new state programs, but was costly to implement due to its numerous rules and regulations.

Which aspect(s) of the Constitution is important for understanding federalism?

The equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment was instrumental in the civil rights movement.

For the case against United States federalism, it has been argued that one of the main effects of federalism was

The decision of the Supreme Court in McCulloch v. Maryland can be viewed as the triumph of national power in the federal system.

Some of the problems surrounding Katrina arose from very real confusion about who was to do what and when.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters