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Chapter 3: Federalism
Chapter 3: Federalism
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1
Which of the following is a shared power between states and the federal government?
controlling the money supply
raising and maintaining an army
establishing a post office
the power to tax
2
How does federalism contribute to democracy?
It lowers overall tax rates.
It lowers voter turnout.
It increases citizens’ access to government.
It increases the gross domestic product.
3
Which of the following statements did John Marshall not make in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
The Constitution and the laws made in pursuance thereof are supreme
Article I explicitly grants Congress the authority to incorporate a bank
If Congress has acted under the Constitution, state laws can't conflict
The Constitution must allow the national legislature discretion
4
Federalism generally allows citizens significantly more opportunities to
invest in the stock market
participate in politics
find gainful employment
become a civil engineer
5
Which of the following statements about
United States v. Lopez
is most accurate?
The federal government’s power over interstate commerce was restricted.
The Court limited the federal government’s power over states.
States were forced to make their own laws about guns in schools
SCOTUS invoked the Supremacy Clause
6
In
U.S. v. Lopez
, the SCOTUS scrutinized the use of which of the following powers as related to the possession of guns?
taxing
national defense
commerce
educational
7
Which of the following is a benefit of this system?
unrestricted federal funds
state autonomy
shared administration
increased congressional power
8
The Constitution says that states are required to return a person charged with a crime in another state to that state
extradition
sequestration
voir dire
change of venue
9
Why was
McCulloch v. Maryland
a landmark federalism case?
It altered the relationship between federal and state governments
It made Congress the most powerful political entity in the nation.
Gave the federal government power over the nation’s financial institutions.
It ruled that taxation was an enumerated, rather than a concurrent power
10
Which of the following is a confederation?
the United States
the United Nations
China
Great Britain
11
Which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the SCOTUS interpret as preventing Maryland from taxing the national bank?
supremacy
commerce
due process
equal protection
12
Based on the graph, which of the following saw the largest increase in federal grants between 2007 and 2017?
income security
health
education
transportation
13
In which of the following are powers shared by the federal and state governments in a marble-cake fashion?
cooperative federalism
constiutional government
a federal government system
unified government
14
Which of the following cases involved the same constitutional principle as
United States v. Lopez?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
15
The text of the Constitution
leaves much room for the imagination
has been consistently interpreted by the Supreme Court over the years
clearly reflects the framers' intentions.
is viewed in the same way by liberals and conservatives
16
Which clause in the Constitution ensures that judicial decrees and contracts made in one state are honored in another?
full faith and credit
due process
commerce
equal protection
17
Amendment that says that those powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved to the states
Eleventh
Eighth
Tenth
Fourteenth
18
According to the cartoon, what do states want from the federal government?
federal financial assistance
federal authority over state matters
complete separation between the two entities
cooperation on all governmental matters
19
Of the following, which is a power denied to states by the Constitution?
supervision of contracts between individuals
the power to enter into treaties
imposing taxes
establishment of criminal laws
20
Based on the cartoon, what is the relationship between federal funds and state autonomy?
The federal government assumes all states’ debt to ensure its credit rating
Federal involvement accompanies federal funds.
States can use federal grant money in any way they choose.
State autonomy is completely lost when federal funds are involved.
21
Which of the following statements about federalism is true based on the graph?
Federal and state governments carry out their own responsibilities
The federal government’s power has grown significantly relative to states.
State power has supplanted federal power as dominant in the United States
States are at the mercy of the federal government to secure funds
22
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
The Constitution has been interpreted in various ways over the years
The Constitution is a framework, not a blueprint
The framers' intent is clear with regard to most constitutional provisions
There is genuine controversy over how the Constitution should be read
23
What is a mandate?
an order from the federal government prohibiting the states from something
an order from a state government requiring a federal action
an order from a state government prohibiting a federal action
an order from the federal government requiring the states to take an action
24
What are the two types of federal powers derived from Article I, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution?
enumerated; implied
disguised; explicit
enumerated; suggested
suggested; explicit
25
Based on the map, which region of the U.S. spends the most on public education?
the Rockies
the South
the West
the Northeast
26
Which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the SCOTUS interpret as preventing Maryland from taxing the national bank?
supremacy
due process
equal protection
commerce
27
Chief Justice John Marshall proclaimed in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
the power of taxation is vital to the states and may be exercised by both
If Congress has acted under the Constitution, state laws can't conflict
the Constitution and the laws made in pursuance thereof are supreme
all of the above
28
Which type of system does this graph illustrate?
reserved powers
dual federalism
cooperative federalism
fiscal federalism
29
Which grant is given to a state by the federal government with only general spending guidelines?
business
commerce
block
credit
30
From its creation, the Constitution was perceived as the document that sought to:
strike a delicate balance between governmental power and individual liberty
make the president dominant over Congress.
all of the above
reserve extensive powers to the states
31
Which grants typically allocate federal dollars based on population?
Commerce
Formula
Diversified
Block
32
Based on the graph, how do federal and state government spending differ?
federal spending represents a lower portion of total government spending
federal spending increases during national crises more than state spending
federal spending has decreased since World War II but not state spending
federal spending has increased sharply and state spending has not
33
Which of the following statements about federalism does the map illustrate?
Federal government ensures that people in every state are treated equally
Diversity in policy creates differences between states and regions
States take advantage of the power to make decisions independently.
Under federalism people in different states have equal access to services
34
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) established the principle that
powers can be implied from the specifically enumerated powers of Article 1
Congress cannot exceed its enumerated powers.
b and c
the national government is supreme over the states in conflict of laws
35
According to Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, in conflicts between federal and state law federal law is __________
dissuasive
illustrative
secondary
supreme
36
Under which system does the federal government make policy in areas that are primarily state responsibilities?
unified government
constitutional government
cooperative federalism
a federal government system
