Question 1

The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities is called the necessary and proper clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Federalism encourages experimentation because

Accepted Answer

A) when one political party loses control of the national government, it is still likely to hold office in a number of states and can continue to challenge the party in power at the national level. 
B) national politicians and parties do not have to iron out every difference on every issue that divides us; these issues are debated in state legislatures, county courthouses, and city halls. 
C) if states adopt programs that fail, the negative effects are limited; if programs succeed, they can be adopted by other states and by the national government. 
D) while encouraging experiments in public policy, federalism also provides a training ground for state and local politicians to gain experience before moving to the national stage. 
E) by providing numerous arenas for decision making, federalism engages many people in the process of government and helps keep government closer to the people. 
A) when one political party loses control of the national government, it is still likely to hold office in a number of states and can continue to challenge the party in power at the national level. 
B) national politicians and parties do not have to iron out every difference on every issue that divides us; these issues are debated in state legislatures, county courthouses, and city halls. 
C) if states adopt programs that fail, the negative effects are limited; if programs succeed, they can be adopted by other states and by the national government. 
D) while encouraging experiments in public policy, federalism also provides a training ground for state and local politicians to gain experience before moving to the national stage. 
E) by providing numerous arenas for decision making, federalism engages many people in the process of government and helps keep government closer to the people.

Question 3

The total number of governmental units in the United States is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 51. 
B) 250. 
C) 1,500. 
D) 90,000. 
E) 112,000. 
A) 51. 
B) 250. 
C) 1,500. 
D) 90,000. 
E) 112,000.

Question 4

The right of a federal law or regulation to preclude enforcement of a state or local law or regulation is known as

Accepted Answer

A) reserve powers. 
B) federal mandate. 
C) concurrent powers. 
D) national supremacy. 
E) preemption. 
A) reserve powers. 
B) federal mandate. 
C) concurrent powers. 
D) national supremacy. 
E) preemption.

Question 5

The basic centralist premise is that the Constitution is a supreme law established by the

Accepted Answer

A) people. 
B) state. 
C) Creator. 
D) Continental Congress. 
E) founding fathers. 
A) people. 
B) state. 
C) Creator. 
D) Continental Congress. 
E) founding fathers.

Question 6

Money awarded for broad, general purposes is called a formula grant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities is called the necessary and proper clause.

Federalism encourages experimentation because

The total number of governmental units in the United States is approximately

The right of a federal law or regulation to preclude enforcement of a state or local law or regulation is known as

The basic centralist premise is that the Constitution is a supreme law established by the

Money awarded for broad, general purposes is called a formula grant.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

Political Culture and Ideology

The US political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

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Exam 3: American Federalism

The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities is called the necessary and proper clause.

Federalism encourages experimentation because

The total number of governmental units in the United States is approximately

The right of a federal law or regulation to preclude enforcement of a state or local law or regulation is known as

The basic centralist premise is that the Constitution is a supreme law established by the

Money awarded for broad, general purposes is called a formula grant.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

Political Culture and Ideology

The US political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

Filters