Question 1

Under ___________, the national government requires state governments to implement certain policies without compensating them for the associated expense.

Accepted Answer

A)  referendum vetoes 
B)  unfunded mandates 
C)  implemented mandates 
D)  super waivers 
A)  referendum vetoes 
B)  unfunded mandates 
C)  implemented mandates 
D)  super waivers

Question 2

Provide examples of how the three branches govern through federalism. How can citizens affect federalism?

Accepted Answer

The three branches of government govern

Question 3

What is a block grant?

Accepted Answer

A)  a grant-in-aid to fund the hiring of public safety officers 
B)  a grant-in-aid to fund congressional redistricting mandates 
C)  a grant-in-aid to fund a specific program 
D)  a grant-in-aid to fund a general initiative 
A)  a grant-in-aid to fund the hiring of public safety officers 
B)  a grant-in-aid to fund congressional redistricting mandates 
C)  a grant-in-aid to fund a specific program 
D)  a grant-in-aid to fund a general initiative

Question 4

By the 1960s, as much as__________ of the world's territory was governed by federalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds

Question 5

The Constitution unequivocally puts the regulation and enforcement of immigration and the rules for naturalization in the hands of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government 
B)  the Supreme Court 
C)  the House of Representatives 
D)  state governors 
A)  the federal government 
B)  the Supreme Court 
C)  the House of Representatives 
D)  state governors

Question 6

Because of federalism, if groups' or individuals' demands are rejected at one level of government, they can pursue their goals __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at another level 
B)  seven years later 
C)  in another country 
D)  in secret 
A)  at another level 
B)  seven years later 
C)  in another country 
D)  in secret

Question 7

The Marshall court endorsed __________ federalism in McCulloch v. Maryland and Marbury v. Madison.

Accepted Answer

A)  state-centered 
B)  judicial-centered 
C)  nation-centered 
D)  legislative-centered 
A)  state-centered 
B)  judicial-centered 
C)  nation-centered 
D)  legislative-centered

Question 8

How many states challenged the 2010 health insurance reform law?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  9 
C)  23 
D)  37 
A)  1 
B)  9 
C)  23 
D)  37

Question 9

Describe an example of cooperative federalism.

Accepted Answer

An example of cooperative federalism can

Question 10

By what means are ballot initiatives placed on ballots for endorsement or rejection by the voters?

Accepted Answer

A)  by legislative affirmation 
B)  by petition 
C)  by authorization of the governor 
D)  by judicial decree 
A)  by legislative affirmation 
B)  by petition 
C)  by authorization of the governor 
D)  by judicial decree

Question 11

Which of the following countries has a unitary system of governance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  United States 
C)  India 
D)  Britain 
A)  Canada 
B)  United States 
C)  India 
D)  Britain

Question 12

Citizen initiatives and popular referenda focus on ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial policy 
B)  state and local policies 
C)  presidential policies 
D)  global policies 
A)  judicial policy 
B)  state and local policies 
C)  presidential policies 
D)  global policies

Under ___________, the national government requires state governments to implement certain policies without compensating them for the associated expense.

Provide examples of how the three branches govern through federalism. How can citizens affect federalism?

What is a block grant?

By the 1960s, as much as__________ of the world's territory was governed by federalism.

The Constitution unequivocally puts the regulation and enforcement of immigration and the rules for naturalization in the hands of __________.

Because of federalism, if groups' or individuals' demands are rejected at one level of government, they can pursue their goals __________.

The Marshall court endorsed __________ federalism in McCulloch v. Maryland and Marbury v. Madison.

How many states challenged the 2010 health insurance reform law?

Describe an example of cooperative federalism.

By what means are ballot initiatives placed on ballots for endorsement or rejection by the voters?

Which of the following countries has a unitary system of governance?

Citizen initiatives and popular referenda focus on ____________.

The American People

The Constitution

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Extension 1: Focus On: Economic Policy

Extension 2: Focus on: Environmental Policy

Extension 3: Focus On: Foreign Policy

Extension 4: Focus On: Health Policy

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Exam 3: Federalism

Under ___________, the national government requires state governments to implement certain policies without compensating them for the associated expense.

Provide examples of how the three branches govern through federalism. How can citizens affect federalism?

What is a block grant?

By the 1960s, as much as__________ of the world's territory was governed by federalism.

The Constitution unequivocally puts the regulation and enforcement of immigration and the rules for naturalization in the hands of __________.

Because of federalism, if groups' or individuals' demands are rejected at one level of government, they can pursue their goals __________.

The Marshall court endorsed __________ federalism in McCulloch v. Maryland and Marbury v. Madison.

How many states challenged the 2010 health insurance reform law?

Describe an example of cooperative federalism.

By what means are ballot initiatives placed on ballots for endorsement or rejection by the voters?

Which of the following countries has a unitary system of governance?

Citizen initiatives and popular referenda focus on ____________.

The American People

The Constitution

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Extension 1: Focus On: Economic Policy

Extension 2: Focus on: Environmental Policy

Extension 3: Focus On: Foreign Policy

Extension 4: Focus On: Health Policy

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