Question 1

The most important purpose of national grants is to solve national problems while
minimizing growth in national agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain why today's federalism is or is not an effective form of government for the United States.Be specific in supporting your argument.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Form a coheren

Question 3

Thomas Jefferson would be considered a decentralist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ occurs when a national law or regulation takes precedence over a conflicting state or local law or regulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs when a national law or...

Question 5

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that c

Question 6

McCulloch v.Maryland provided crucial legal justification for the expansion of federal power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What impact did the Great Depression of the 1930s have on federalism in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) It marked the end of the era of cooperative federalism. 
B) It marked the beginning of the era of dual federalism. 
C) It stimulated programs that expanded the power of state governments. 
D) It stimulated national programs that expanded the powers of the federal government. 
A) It marked the end of the era of cooperative federalism. 
B) It marked the beginning of the era of dual federalism. 
C) It stimulated programs that expanded the power of state governments. 
D) It stimulated national programs that expanded the powers of the federal government.

Question 8

Explain factors that have led to the growth of the national government since ratification of the U.S.Constitution.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that the

Question 9

Article IV,Section 1,the "full faith and credit" clause,applies primarily to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) allowing recognition of foreign laws in the United States 
B) laws between states 
C) enforcing judicial settlements and court awards 
D) sorting out jurisdiction in criminal proceedings between two different states 
A) allowing recognition of foreign laws in the United States 
B) laws between states 
C) enforcing judicial settlements and court awards 
D) sorting out jurisdiction in criminal proceedings between two different states

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) policing citizens 
B) coining money 
C) creating banks 
D) levying taxes 
A) policing citizens 
B) coining money 
C) creating banks 
D) levying taxes

Question 11

Explain the difference between the powers that the U.S.Constitution provides to the national and state governments.Be sure to give specific examples.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 12

Which of the following countries has a unitary government?

Accepted Answer

A) Australia 
B) Canada 
C) United States 
D) France 
A) Australia 
B) Canada 
C) United States 
D) France

Question 13

Which of the following is a limitation on states' taxing authority?

Accepted Answer

A) It cannot unduly burden commerce within a state. 
B) It cannot unduly burden commerce among the states. 
C) It cannot exceed a federal tax on the same goods or services. 
D) It must be used to fund public services. 
A) It cannot unduly burden commerce within a state. 
B) It cannot unduly burden commerce among the states. 
C) It cannot exceed a federal tax on the same goods or services. 
D) It must be used to fund public services.

Question 14

Discuss the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.Why did the federal government pass this law,and what impact has it had on the relationship between the national government and the states? Is this good policy? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the r

Question 15

Any power not specifically delegated to the states by the Constitution is reserved to the national government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Printz v.United States dealt with what question?

Accepted Answer

A) whether states can impose taxes on the federal government 
B) whether states can prohibit medical assistance in ending life 
C) whether states can require schools to ask citizens for proof of citizenship 
D) whether states are required to conduct background checks for handgun sales 
A) whether states can impose taxes on the federal government 
B) whether states can prohibit medical assistance in ending life 
C) whether states can require schools to ask citizens for proof of citizenship 
D) whether states are required to conduct background checks for handgun sales

Question 17

Proponents of states' rights believe that the Constitution strictly limited the national government and established broad autonomy for the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution,the 13 states were governed by the Articles of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Confederation 
B) Federalism 
C) Independence 
D) Unity 
A) Confederation 
B) Federalism 
C) Independence 
D) Unity

Question 19

Using Hurricane Katrina as an example and referring to Number of Separate Governments in the Federal System,explain why the division of power in federalism can make it difficult for government to respond quickly to emergency situations.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe why f

Question 20

In the United States,the relationship between a state and its local governments is best characterized as a(n)__________ system.

Accepted Answer

A) unitary 
B) federal 
C) restrictive 
D) cooperative 
A) unitary 
B) federal 
C) restrictive 
D) cooperative

The most important purpose of national grants is to solve national problems while minimizing growth in national agencies.

Explain why today's federalism is or is not an effective form of government for the United States.Be specific in supporting your argument.

Thomas Jefferson would be considered a decentralist.

__________ occurs when a national law or regulation takes precedence over a conflicting state or local law or regulation.

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

McCulloch v.Maryland provided crucial legal justification for the expansion of federal power.

What impact did the Great Depression of the 1930s have on federalism in the United States?

Explain factors that have led to the growth of the national government since ratification of the U.S.Constitution.

Article IV,Section 1,the "full faith and credit" clause,applies primarily to __________.

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

Explain the difference between the powers that the U.S.Constitution provides to the national and state governments.Be sure to give specific examples.

Which of the following countries has a unitary government?

Which of the following is a limitation on states' taxing authority?

Discuss the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.Why did the federal government pass this law,and what impact has it had on the relationship between the national government and the states? Is this good policy? Why or why not?

Any power not specifically delegated to the states by the Constitution is reserved to the national government.

Printz v.United States dealt with what question?

Proponents of states' rights believe that the Constitution strictly limited the national government and established broad autonomy for the states.

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution,the 13 states were governed by the Articles of __________.

Using Hurricane Katrina as an example and referring to Number of Separate Governments in the Federal System,explain why the division of power in federalism can make it difficult for government to respond quickly to emergency situations.

In the United States,the relationship between a state and its local governments is best characterized as a(n)__________ system.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

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Exam 3: American Federalism

The most important purpose of national grants is to solve national problems while minimizing growth in national agencies.

Explain why today's federalism is or is not an effective form of government for the United States.Be specific in supporting your argument.

Thomas Jefferson would be considered a decentralist.

__________ occurs when a national law or regulation takes precedence over a conflicting state or local law or regulation.

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

McCulloch v.Maryland provided crucial legal justification for the expansion of federal power.

What impact did the Great Depression of the 1930s have on federalism in the United States?

Explain factors that have led to the growth of the national government since ratification of the U.S.Constitution.

Article IV,Section 1,the "full faith and credit" clause,applies primarily to __________.

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

Explain the difference between the powers that the U.S.Constitution provides to the national and state governments.Be sure to give specific examples.

Which of the following countries has a unitary government?

Which of the following is a limitation on states' taxing authority?

Discuss the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.Why did the federal government pass this law,and what impact has it had on the relationship between the national government and the states? Is this good policy? Why or why not?

Any power not specifically delegated to the states by the Constitution is reserved to the national government.

Printz v.United States dealt with what question?

Proponents of states' rights believe that the Constitution strictly limited the national government and established broad autonomy for the states.

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution,the 13 states were governed by the Articles of __________.

Using Hurricane Katrina as an example and referring to Number of Separate Governments in the Federal System,explain why the division of power in federalism can make it difficult for government to respond quickly to emergency situations.

In the United States,the relationship between a state and its local governments is best characterized as a(n)__________ system.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters