Exam 3: Federalism

Describe the three differing types of federalism.

Those defending __________ federalism won the American Civil War.

Over the last 15 years, ballot initiatives have approved __________.

The first American government under the Articles of Confederation was a _____________.

Explain, using examples, why some federal systems fail.

Citizens dissatisfied with the national government's actions and spending are moving toward __________.

Why are states sometimes viewed as laboratories?

A system of governance in which the central government is supreme is termed ____________.

A ground-breaking Supreme Court case that deals with constitutional federalism is __________.

How many essays are in the Federalist Papers?

Since the 1990s, the rulings of the Supreme Court have trended towards empowering which entity?

The National Guard is a militia that is administered by __________.

The No Child Left Behind legislation is a example of __________ federalism.

Shortly after entering office, President Lyndon Johnson declared __________.

Compare the federal form of government to the Articles of Confederation.

What is a unitary system of government? Include examples of nations with such a governmental system.

Which of the following countries is an example of a failed federal government?

__________ is a system of governance with an influential national government and subnational governments with residual power.

__________ are payments made by the national government to states and local governments, to fund programs established through national legislation.

In ___________, all levels of government collaborate and sometimes compete.