Question 1

During the __________, national power was significantly expanded.

Accepted Answer

A)  Revolutionary War 
B)  Civil War 
C)  World War I 
D)  World War II 
E)  Vietnam War 
A)  Revolutionary War 
B)  Civil War 
C)  World War I 
D)  World War II 
E)  Vietnam War

Question 2

The idea that a contract formed in one state must be honored in another state is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an unfunded mandate 
B)  the nationalist position 
C)  horizontal federalism 
D)  due process 
E)  fiscal federalism 
A)  an unfunded mandate 
B)  the nationalist position 
C)  horizontal federalism 
D)  due process 
E)  fiscal federalism

Question 3

Explain the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that

Question 4

Which of the following is a power of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)  admitting new states 
B)  coining money 
C)  creating banks 
D)  establishing federal courts 
E)  levying taxes 
A)  admitting new states 
B)  coining money 
C)  creating banks 
D)  establishing federal courts 
E)  levying taxes

Question 5

In a unitary system of government, the state and local governments derive their powers from a centralized national government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Analyze the approach of the Rehnquist court to questions of federalism.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Exp

Question 7

The Constitution gives states the power to issue state coinage in addition to the coinage issued by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

World War II involved a total __________ mobilization to fight Germany and Japan. Not surprisingly, directing that mobilization, as well as collecting taxes to support it, planning for production of war materials, and bringing on board the employees to accomplish all of this, was centered in Washington, D.C., not in the states.

Accepted Answer

A)  businesses 
B)  economic and military 
C)  economic 
D)  military 
E)  workforce 
A)  businesses 
B)  economic and military 
C)  economic 
D)  military 
E)  workforce

Question 9

General revenue sharing distributed money to the states with no federal controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Funds provided by Congress to the states for education generally. 
B)  Funds provided by Congress to the states for substance abuse prevention. 
C)  Funds provided by Congress to the states for transportation infrastructure. 
D)  Funds provided by Congress to the states to enhance science instruction in a low-income area. 
E)  Funds provided by Congress to the states to promote the physical health of citizens. 
A)  Funds provided by Congress to the states for education generally. 
B)  Funds provided by Congress to the states for substance abuse prevention. 
C)  Funds provided by Congress to the states for transportation infrastructure. 
D)  Funds provided by Congress to the states to enhance science instruction in a low-income area. 
E)  Funds provided by Congress to the states to promote the physical health of citizens.

Question 11

The __________ position holds that the Constitution created a system in which the national government is supreme relative to the states.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ position holds that the Constitution...

Question 12

Explain how nullification was used by the South during the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Define nullif

Question 13

__________ powers are shared by the federal and state governments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concurrent 
B)  Constitutional 
C)  Federal 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Unified 
A)  Concurrent 
B)  Constitutional 
C)  Federal 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Unified

Question 14

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the Supreme Court interpret in McCulloch v. Maryland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commerce 
B)  Dormant commerce 
C)  Due process 
D)  Equal protection 
E)  Necessary and proper 
A)  Commerce 
B)  Dormant commerce 
C)  Due process 
D)  Equal protection 
E)  Necessary and proper

Question 15

The United States includes 50 states and approximately how many county governments?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  3,000 
C)  4,000 
D)  5,000 
E)  5,200 
A)  1,000 
B)  3,000 
C)  4,000 
D)  5,000 
E)  5,200

Question 16

Explain the privileges and immunities clause.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that

Question 17

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that

Question 18

Recent decisions of the Supreme Court have taken a __________ view of the scope of congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent decisions of the Supreme Court have...

Question 19

The Defense of Marriage Act potentially violates which clause of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commerce 
B)  Supremacy Clause 
C)  Due Process 
D)  Equal Protection 
E)  Full Faith and Credit 
A)  Commerce 
B)  Supremacy Clause 
C)  Due Process 
D)  Equal Protection 
E)  Full Faith and Credit

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a blue ribbon task force on education 
B)  gas mileage requirements 
C)  grants-in-aid 
D)  minimum wage legislation 
E)  No Child Left Behind Act 
A)  a blue ribbon task force on education 
B)  gas mileage requirements 
C)  grants-in-aid 
D)  minimum wage legislation 
E)  No Child Left Behind Act

During the __________, national power was significantly expanded.

The idea that a contract formed in one state must be honored in another state is an example of which of the following?

Explain the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland.

Which of the following is a power of the federal government?

In a unitary system of government, the state and local governments derive their powers from a centralized national government.

Analyze the approach of the Rehnquist court to questions of federalism.

The Constitution gives states the power to issue state coinage in addition to the coinage issued by the federal government.

General revenue sharing distributed money to the states with no federal controls.

Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?

The __________ position holds that the Constitution created a system in which the national government is supreme relative to the states.

Explain how nullification was used by the South during the Civil War.

__________ powers are shared by the federal and state governments.

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the Supreme Court interpret in McCulloch v. Maryland?

The United States includes 50 states and approximately how many county governments?

Explain the privileges and immunities clause.

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

Recent decisions of the Supreme Court have taken a __________ view of the scope of congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.

The Defense of Marriage Act potentially violates which clause of the Constitution?

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

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Exam 3: Federalism: States and Nation

During the __________, national power was significantly expanded.

The idea that a contract formed in one state must be honored in another state is an example of which of the following?

Explain the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland.

Which of the following is a power of the federal government?

In a unitary system of government, the state and local governments derive their powers from a centralized national government.

Analyze the approach of the Rehnquist court to questions of federalism.

The Constitution gives states the power to issue state coinage in addition to the coinage issued by the federal government.

General revenue sharing distributed money to the states with no federal controls.

Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?

The __________ position holds that the Constitution created a system in which the national government is supreme relative to the states.

Explain how nullification was used by the South during the Civil War.

__________ powers are shared by the federal and state governments.

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the Supreme Court interpret in McCulloch v. Maryland?

The United States includes 50 states and approximately how many county governments?

Explain the privileges and immunities clause.

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

Recent decisions of the Supreme Court have taken a __________ view of the scope of congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.

The Defense of Marriage Act potentially violates which clause of the Constitution?

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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