Of the following, which is a power denied to states by the Constitution?

the power to enter into treaties

The text of the Constitution

leaves much room for interpretation

How does federalism contribute to democracy?

It increases citizens’ access to government.

Which of the following statements about federalism is true based on the graph?

Federal and state governments carry out their own responsibilities

From its creation, the Constitution was perceived as the document that sought to:

strike a delicate balance between governmental power and individual liberty

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) established the principle that

the national government is supreme over the states in conflict of laws

Which of the following statements about federalism does the map illustrate?

Diversity in policy creates differences between states and regions

an order from the federal government requiring the states to take an action

Why was McCulloch v. Maryland a landmark federalism case?

It set the precedent defining federal supremacy

Which of the following statements did John Marshall not make in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Article I explicitly grants Congress the authority to incorporate a bank

Based on the cartoon, what is the relationship between federal funds and state autonomy?

Federal involvement accompanies federal funds.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The framers' intent is clear with regard to most constitutional provisions

Based on the graph, how do federal and state government spending differ?

federal spending increases during national crises more than state spending

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

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