Question 1

Federalism can be a source of enormous frustration, especially when national and state governments disagree on basic issues such as civil rights and liberties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Powers given explicitly to the national government and listed in the Constitution are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) implied powers 
B) delegated powers 
C) inherent powers 
D) reserve powers 
E) concurrent powers 
A) implied powers 
B) delegated powers 
C) inherent powers 
D) reserve powers 
E) concurrent powers

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Extradition 
B) Failure of the constitutional machinery 
C) Interstate compact 
D) Preemption 
E) Confederation 
A) Extradition 
B) Failure of the constitutional machinery 
C) Interstate compact 
D) Preemption 
E) Confederation

Question 4

Distinguish between dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
Dual or "lay

Question 5

People who favor national action over action at the state and local levels are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) recidivists 
B) centralists 
C) lobbyists 
D) trustees 
E) delegates 
A) recidivists 
B) centralists 
C) lobbyists 
D) trustees 
E) delegates

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the constitutional framework of the U.S.federal system is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Apart from the powers delegated to it by the Constitution, the national government has numerous inherent powers. 
B) Within the scope of its operations, the state government is supreme. 
C) The state governments have all of the powers delegated to the central government. 
D) Some powers are specifically denied to both the national and state governments. 
E) The constitutional framework of the U.S federal system is extremely complicated and ambiguous. 
A) Apart from the powers delegated to it by the Constitution, the national government has numerous inherent powers. 
B) Within the scope of its operations, the state government is supreme. 
C) The state governments have all of the powers delegated to the central government. 
D) Some powers are specifically denied to both the national and state governments. 
E) The constitutional framework of the U.S federal system is extremely complicated and ambiguous.

Question 7

Unitary system is a constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following exemplifies concurrent power?

Accepted Answer

A) the power to coin money 
B) the power to impose and collect taxes 
C) the power to oversee elementary education 
D) the power to regulate interstate commerce 
E) the power to wage war 
A) the power to coin money 
B) the power to impose and collect taxes 
C) the power to oversee elementary education 
D) the power to regulate interstate commerce 
E) the power to wage war

Question 9

In foreign affairs, the national government has ________ powers.The national government has the same authority to deal with other nations as if it were the central government in a unitary system.

Accepted Answer

A) implied 
B) delegated 
C) inherent 
D) reserve 
E) concurrent 
A) implied 
B) delegated 
C) inherent 
D) reserve 
E) concurrent

Question 10

In the context of national grants, Democrats tend to favor ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fewer strings and less national supervision 
B) more detailed, federally supervised spending 
C) broad, discretionary block grants 
D) delegation of spending discretion to the local governments 
E) delegation of spending discretion to the state governments 
A) fewer strings and less national supervision 
B) more detailed, federally supervised spending 
C) broad, discretionary block grants 
D) delegation of spending discretion to the local governments 
E) delegation of spending discretion to the state governments

Question 11

Which of the following is true with regard to the full faith and credit clause?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to the clause in the Constitution that sets forth the implied powers of Congress. 
B) It refers to the clause in the Constitution that states that Congress has the right to make all laws essential to carry out all powers the Constitution vests in the national government. 
C) It refers to the clause in the Constitution requiring each state to recognize the civil judgments rendered by the courts of the other states and to accept their acts as valid. 
D) It refers to the clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations. 
E) It refers to the clause contained in Article VI of the Constitution that gives national laws the absolute power even when states have enacted a competing law. 
A) It refers to the clause in the Constitution that sets forth the implied powers of Congress. 
B) It refers to the clause in the Constitution that states that Congress has the right to make all laws essential to carry out all powers the Constitution vests in the national government. 
C) It refers to the clause in the Constitution requiring each state to recognize the civil judgments rendered by the courts of the other states and to accept their acts as valid. 
D) It refers to the clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations. 
E) It refers to the clause contained in Article VI of the Constitution that gives national laws the absolute power even when states have enacted a competing law.

Question 12

A constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and states is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) unitary system 
B) federalism 
C) confederation 
D) bureaucracy 
E) socialism 
A) unitary system 
B) federalism 
C) confederation 
D) bureaucracy 
E) socialism

Question 13

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Constitutionally, the federal system of the United States consists of only the national government and the 50 states. 
B) Dual federalism is also known as "marble-cake" federalism. 
C) New federalism is defined as a strong national government that only allows the states to act when it decides to do so. 
D) Permissive federalism is sometimes characterized as part of the devolution revolution. 
E) Federalism is a constitutional arrangement that concentrates power in a central government. 
A) Constitutionally, the federal system of the United States consists of only the national government and the 50 states. 
B) Dual federalism is also known as "marble-cake" federalism. 
C) New federalism is defined as a strong national government that only allows the states to act when it decides to do so. 
D) Permissive federalism is sometimes characterized as part of the devolution revolution. 
E) Federalism is a constitutional arrangement that concentrates power in a central government.

Question 14

In order for a state or local government to receive funding through a project grant, the state or local government must apply for the funding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Coercive federalism is sometimes called ________ federalism, which focuses on the national government's strong voice in shaping what states do.

Accepted Answer

A) dual 
B) centralized 
C) competitive 
D) permissive 
E) cooperative 
A) dual 
B) centralized 
C) competitive 
D) permissive 
E) cooperative

Question 16

Although Americans still trust their state and local governments more than the national government in Washington,
D.C., they are increasingly reluctant to give their states and localities a ringing endorsement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The constitutional basis for the implied powers of Congress is the ________ clause.

Accepted Answer

A) extradition 
B) supremacy 
C) commerce 
D) full faith and credit 
E) necessary and proper 
A) extradition 
B) supremacy 
C) commerce 
D) full faith and credit 
E) necessary and proper

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the decentralist position?

Accepted Answer

A) Decentralists have been consistently supported by presidents, Congress, and the Supreme Court. 
B) Decentralists argue that the national government is a government of all the people, whereas each state speaks for only some of the people. 
C) Decentralists believe that the national government must interfere with activities reserved for the states in order to ensure efficient governance. 
D) Decentralists insist that state governments are closer to the people and reflect the people's wishes more accurately than the national government does. 
E) Decentralists have not been particularly supportive of the devolution revolution, which argues for returning responsibilities to the states. 
A) Decentralists have been consistently supported by presidents, Congress, and the Supreme Court. 
B) Decentralists argue that the national government is a government of all the people, whereas each state speaks for only some of the people. 
C) Decentralists believe that the national government must interfere with activities reserved for the states in order to ensure efficient governance. 
D) Decentralists insist that state governments are closer to the people and reflect the people's wishes more accurately than the national government does. 
E) Decentralists have not been particularly supportive of the devolution revolution, which argues for returning responsibilities to the states.

Question 19

Define national supremacy.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
National sup

Question 20

Decentralists are people who favor national action over action at the state and local levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Federalism can be a source of enormous frustration, especially when national and state governments disagree on basic issues such as civil rights and liberties.

Powers given explicitly to the national government and listed in the Constitution are known as ________.

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

Distinguish between dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

People who favor national action over action at the state and local levels are known as ________.

Which of the following statements about the constitutional framework of the U.S.federal system is true?

Unitary system is a constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and states.

Which of the following exemplifies concurrent power?

In foreign affairs, the national government has ________ powers.The national government has the same authority to deal with other nations as if it were the central government in a unitary system.

In the context of national grants, Democrats tend to favor ________.

Which of the following is true with regard to the full faith and credit clause?

A constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and states is known as ________.

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

In order for a state or local government to receive funding through a project grant, the state or local government must apply for the funding.

Coercive federalism is sometimes called ________ federalism, which focuses on the national government's strong voice in shaping what states do.

Although Americans still trust their state and local governments more than the national government in Washington, D.C., they are increasingly reluctant to give their states and localities a ringing endorsement.

The constitutional basis for the implied powers of Congress is the ________ clause.

Which of the following is true of the decentralist position?

Define national supremacy.

Decentralists are people who favor national action over action at the state and local levels.

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions: Charters or Straightjackets

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and the Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

People and Money in State and Local Governments

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Exam 2: American Federalism

Federalism can be a source of enormous frustration, especially when national and state governments disagree on basic issues such as civil rights and liberties.

Powers given explicitly to the national government and listed in the Constitution are known as ________.

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

Distinguish between dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

People who favor national action over action at the state and local levels are known as ________.

Which of the following statements about the constitutional framework of the U.S.federal system is true?

Unitary system is a constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and states.

Which of the following exemplifies concurrent power?

In foreign affairs, the national government has ________ powers.The national government has the same authority to deal with other nations as if it were the central government in a unitary system.

In the context of national grants, Democrats tend to favor ________.

Which of the following is true with regard to the full faith and credit clause?

A constitutional arrangement in which power is distributed between a central government and states is known as ________.

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

In order for a state or local government to receive funding through a project grant, the state or local government must apply for the funding.

Coercive federalism is sometimes called ________ federalism, which focuses on the national government's strong voice in shaping what states do.

Although Americans still trust their state and local governments more than the national government in Washington, D.C., they are increasingly reluctant to give their states and localities a ringing endorsement.

The constitutional basis for the implied powers of Congress is the ________ clause.

Which of the following is true of the decentralist position?

Define national supremacy.

Decentralists are people who favor national action over action at the state and local levels.

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions: Charters or Straightjackets

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and the Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

People and Money in State and Local Governments

Filters