Exam 4: Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power

The United States has always had a federal system of government.

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution,the United States was governed by the Articles of __________.

The Defense of Marriage Act potentially violates which clause of the Constitution?

________ democracy can be found today only in state and local governments.

Which of the following is the single most important source of federal influence over state and local activity?