Question 1

All powers not specifically delegated to the national government nor denied to the states by the Constitution are called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

To uphold the creation of a national bank, the Supreme Court used the implied national powers doctrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding the politics of federalism with respect to civil rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution provided protection for same-sex marriages.
B)  Congress passed legislation to provide protection for same-sex marriages.
C)  The President issued an executive order to provide protection for same-sex marriages.
D)  Some state court rulings have provided protection for same-sex marriages while other states are passing legislation that would eliminate such protections.
E)  The Constitution has been amended to provide protection for same-sex marriages. D

Question 4

In a ___________ system of government, sovereign nations create a central government through a constitutional compact, but carefully limit the government's authority and do NOT give it the power to regulate the conduct of individuals directly.

Accepted Answer

A)  federal
B)  unitary
C)  constitutional
D)  socialistic
E)  confederation

Question 5

The No Child Left Behind Act must be renewed every five years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Marble cake federalism stresses federalism as a system of intergovernmental relationships in delivering governmental goods and services to the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

American citizens are pragmatists: we appear to prefer federal-state-local power sharing and are prepared to use whatever levels of government are necessary to meet our needs and new challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare do NOT have widespread public support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One example of federal law superseding state law is the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Federal grants attack national problems while minimizing the growth of federal agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A federal grant that gives a state the right to spend money within a broad category is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  project grant.
B)  block grant.
C)  community action grant.
D)  grant-in-aid.
E)  state grant

Question 12

The national and state governments share the power to

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate trade and interstate commerce.
B)  oversee primary and secondary education.
C)  police citizens.
D)  impose and collect taxes and fees.
E)  establish post offices.

Question 13

Powers reserved to the states include all of the following EXCEPT the power to

Accepted Answer

A)  oversee primary and secondary education.
B)  create post offices.
C)  conduct elections.
D)  charter local governments.
E)  take land for public use.

Question 14

Powers reserved to the states include the creation of post offices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Rulings on same-sex marriages and "civil unions" by state courts interpreting their state constitutions have extended more protection for these rights than has the Supreme Court's interpretation of the U.S.Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The national government is likely to retreat to a more passive role in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The attempt to return many functions of government to the state level has been called

Accepted Answer

A)  a return to state control.
B)  an evolution revolution.
C)  a devolution revolution.
D)  a return to separation of powers.
E)  contract with America.

Question 19

Causes for the growth of the federal government include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  powerful interests placing demands on the national government.
B)  the Great Depression stimulating extensive national action on welfare, unemployment, and farm surpluses.
C)  changing religious values.
D)  the growth of the national economy.
E)  the need to regulate the activity of multinational corporations.

Question 20

The federal government of the United States was able to expand its economic power through taxation and a broad interpretation of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  separate but equal doctrine
B)  commerce clause
C)  enumerated powers
D)  supremacy clause
E)  Connecticut Compromise

Exam 3: American Federalism

All powers not specifically delegated to the national government nor denied to the states by the Constitution are called

To uphold the creation of a national bank, the Supreme Court used the implied national powers doctrine.

Which of the following is true regarding the politics of federalism with respect to civil rights?

In a ___________ system of government, sovereign nations create a central government through a constitutional compact, but carefully limit the government's authority and do NOT give it the power to regulate the conduct of individuals directly.

The No Child Left Behind Act must be renewed every five years.

Marble cake federalism stresses federalism as a system of intergovernmental relationships in delivering governmental goods and services to the people.

American citizens are pragmatists: we appear to prefer federal-state-local power sharing and are prepared to use whatever levels of government are necessary to meet our needs and new challenges.

Entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare do NOT have widespread public support.

One example of federal law superseding state law is the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Federal grants attack national problems while minimizing the growth of federal agencies.

A federal grant that gives a state the right to spend money within a broad category is called a

The national and state governments share the power to

Powers reserved to the states include all of the following EXCEPT the power to

Powers reserved to the states include the creation of post offices.

A requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds is called

Rulings on same-sex marriages and "civil unions" by state courts interpreting their state constitutions have extended more protection for these rights than has the Supreme Court's interpretation of the U.S.Constitution.

The national government is likely to retreat to a more passive role in the future.

The attempt to return many functions of government to the state level has been called

Causes for the growth of the federal government include all of the following EXCEPT

The federal government of the United States was able to expand its economic power through taxation and a broad interpretation of the ____________________.