Chapter 3: Federalism Quiz 1. The era of New Federalism began in the a. 1950s b. 1960s c. 1970s d.

1980s
Which of the following statements best captures the meaning of the concept of regulated federalism? 1. State governments regulate how much personal income tax revenue they send to the national government. 2. In recent years the national government has created a large number of regulatory commissions primarily to monitor the policy performance of state governments. 3. The national government sets standards of conduct or requires the states to set standards 4. that meet national guidelines. The states act as watchdogs and regulate federal government grants-in-aid.

The process of transferring more responsibilities of governing from the national level to the state level is known as 1. 2. 3. 4. preemption. full faith and commerce. devolution. dual federalism.

Which of the following best exemplifies the doctrine of preemption? 1. 2. 3. 4. welfare reform, which preempts states from giving benefits to some residents federal criminalization of marijuana, even when states or cities allow medicinal use federal regulations in which the cost is borne by the states federal and state governments sharing the cost of a new highway

The Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Lopez is important because 1. it was the first time since the New Deal that the Supreme Court limited the power of

Congress under the commerce clause. 2. it was the first time that the Court had ever used the Tenth Amendment to limit the power 3. 4. of Congress. the Court found that citizens could not bring racial discrimination suits against state governments. the court found the line-item veto to be unconstitutional.

Gibbons v. Ogden in 1824 was important because it

1. 2. 3. 4. gave the national government significant new authority to regulate interstate commerce. established the principle of judicial review. declared that interstate commerce was to be regulated by state governments. established the principle of no fees on exports.

What is the purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

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to give each state constitution the same protections as the federal constitution to limit the powers of the central government by establishing reserved powers for states and individuals to grant to the citizens of each state access to the federal court system to establish the electoral college

Regulations or new conditions for receiving grants that impose costs on state and local governments for which they are not reimbursed by the national government is the definition of 1. 2. 3. 4. preemption. unfunded mandates. fiscal federalism. dual federalism.

During the course of American history, the federal government has _______ compared with the states. 1. 2. 3. 4. grown stronger grown weaker remained the same grown in tandem

States' rights advocates argue that 1. 2. 3. 4. state governments' rights are subordinate to national government policies. the elastic clause allows for expansion of states' rights. only the national government can amend the U.S. Constitution. states do not have to submit to national laws when they believe the national government exceeds its authority. Implied powers or the necessary and proper clause allows 1. 2. 3. 4. state governments to nullify national government laws. the national government to interpret its delegated powers expansively. judicial review. the national government to reserve powers to state governments.

Which type of grant provides more control to state and local governments in the distribution of federal grants-in-aid? 1. 2. 3. 4. formula project categorical block

McCulloch v. Maryland is an important case because

1. 2. the Court interpreted the delegated powers of Congress broadly, creating the potential for increased national powers. the Court gave a restricted definition of Congress's delegated powers, in keeping with the era of dual federalism.

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the Court announced that dual federalism did not conform to the framers intent. this case began the era of dual federalism.

Specific powers provided to the national government in the U.S. Constitution are called ____________ powers. 1. 2. 3. 4. expressed reserved concurrent defined

Which of the following statements is NOT true? 1. For most of U.S. history, the national government was quite small by comparison both to

state governments and to the governments of other Western nations. 2. For most of U.S. history, virtually all of the functions of the national government were aimed at assisting commerce. 3. For most of U.S. history, virtually none of the national government's policies directly coerced citizens. 4. For most of U.S. history, the national government followed a strict interpretation of interstate commerce.

Which of the following statements best captures the meaning of the concept of devolution of authority? 1. 2. State governments have given the federal government more of their powers over time. State governments have devolved to the point where they exercise little power in the

federal system. 3. City governments are now the premier power brokers in national politics. 4. The national government grants the states more authority over a range of policies.

By the year 1932, ____________ percent of the U.S. workforce was unemployed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 10 15 20 25

The power to declare war is an example of which type of power? 1. 2. 3. 4. reserved implied concurrent expressed

Which type of grant provides more control to state and local governments in the distribution of federal grants-in-aid? 1. 2. formula project

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categorical block

Which of the following is a traditional area of national government responsibility? 1. 2. 3. 4. defense Social Security welfare FEMA

For three-quarters of American history, ____________ has/have done most of the fundamental governing. 1. 2. 3. 4. local governments the national government state governments the people directly

The New Deal of the 1930s signaled the rise of 1. 2. 3. 4. a less active national government. a more active national government. unfunded mandates. revenue sharing.

Especially since the New Deal in the 1930s, ____________ has/have played a much more prominent role in protecting liberty and promoting equality. 1. 2. 3. 4. state governments the national government county governments city governments

Over what current issue has the full faith and credit clause become embroiled in controversy? 1. 2. 3. 4. medical marijuana death penalty same-sex marriage food safety

Which provision allows cities a guarantee of noninterference in various local affairs by state governments? 1. 2. 3. 4. home rule referendum initiative merit system

Which president is best known for his attempts to return power to the states? 1. 2. Richard Nixon George W. Bush

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Jimmy Carter Harry Truman

The Constitution specifically grants Congress the power to do all of the following EXCEPT 1. 2. 3. 4. borrow money. lay and collect taxes. declare war. charter a national bank.

Which of the following best represents a unitary system of government? 1. 2. 3. 4. The national government selects the textbooks and curriculum for all schools. The national government establishes general guidelines for school policy. The national government gives vouchers to parents for use in private schools. The national government makes funding for schools dependent on test scores.

Which of the following is a concurrent power? 1. 2. 3. 4. taxation coining money conducting war establishing federal courts

In a federal system, power is distributed 1. 2. 3. 4. within the state governments. between the state and local governments. within the national government. between state and national governments.

The division of powers and functions between the national government and state governments is the definition of 1. 2. 3. 4. confederation. intergovernmental relations. expressed powers. federalism.

In contrast to ____________ federalism that defined America until the 1930s, since the New Deal, ____________ federalism has prevailed. 1. 2. 3. 4. dual; cooperative dual; layer-cake cooperative; dual cooperative; new