Question 1

The Supremacy Clause establishes that state laws will prevail over conflicting federal laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the two types of powers given to the governments under the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  enumerated; reserved 
B)  enumerated; suggested 
C)  implied; explicit 
D)  suggested; explicit 
E)  suggested; implied 
A)  enumerated; reserved 
B)  enumerated; suggested 
C)  implied; explicit 
D)  suggested; explicit 
E)  suggested; implied

Question 3

The economic crisis that began in 2008, sometimes called the Great Recession (much like the Great Depression), generated an expanded role for the national government relative to __________ in economic affairs.

Accepted Answer

A)  other countries 
B)  the United Nations 
C)  the states 
D)  the cities 
E)  supranational organizations such as NATO and SEATO 
A)  other countries 
B)  the United Nations 
C)  the states 
D)  the cities 
E)  supranational organizations such as NATO and SEATO

Question 4

The case of __________ laid the groundwork for a central bank in the United States.

Accepted Answer

McCulloch

Question 5

Which of the following grants has provisions requiring state and local governments to follow certain policies to obtain funds?

Accepted Answer

A)  block 
B)  federal 
C)  progressive 
D)  conditional 
E)  experimental 
A)  block 
B)  federal 
C)  progressive 
D)  conditional 
E)  experimental

Question 6

Describe the primary strengths of a federal system.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Exp

Question 7

The power of both the state and federal governments to levy taxes is an example of __________ federalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  layer cake 
B)  marble cake 
C)  pineapple upside down cake 
D)  cupcake 
E)  pancake 
A)  layer cake 
B)  marble cake 
C)  pineapple upside down cake 
D)  cupcake 
E)  pancake

The Supremacy Clause establishes that state laws will prevail over conflicting federal laws.

What are the two types of powers given to the governments under the U.S. Constitution?

The economic crisis that began in 2008, sometimes called the Great Recession (much like the Great Depression), generated an expanded role for the national government relative to __________ in economic affairs.

The case of __________ laid the groundwork for a central bank in the United States.

Which of the following grants has provisions requiring state and local governments to follow certain policies to obtain funds?

Describe the primary strengths of a federal system.

The power of both the state and federal governments to levy taxes is an example of __________ 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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Exam 3: Federalism: States and Nation

The Supremacy Clause establishes that state laws will prevail over conflicting federal laws.

What are the two types of powers given to the governments under the U.S. Constitution?

The economic crisis that began in 2008, sometimes called the Great Recession (much like the Great Depression), generated an expanded role for the national government relative to __________ in economic affairs.

The case of __________ laid the groundwork for a central bank in the United States.

Which of the following grants has provisions requiring state and local governments to follow certain policies to obtain funds?

Describe the primary strengths of a federal system.

The power of both the state and federal governments to levy taxes is an example of __________ 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

Filters