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Ch. 4 Federalism
Ch. 4 Federalism
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Constitutional Relationship between the National and State Governments.
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Laws that about abortion, drinking ages, marriage and divorce are policies controlled by
Congress
local governments
the states
federal courts
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The basis of reserved powers is
Supremacy Clause
Amendment 14
Amendment 10
Article I
3
An individual or group proposes and drafts a law of a state amendment
Repeal
Recall
Initiative
Referendum
4
What is a characteristic of this type of federalism?
the two levels of government performing different tasks
increase of state power at the expense of the national gov.
massive distribution of money of money to states
cooperation to solve social and economic problems
5
States typically prefer which type of grants?
Categorical
Block
6
Contract with America is an example of ________ federalism.
New Federalism
Creative Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
Dual Federalism
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Interstate commerce is an example of a _______ power.
Federal
State
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Who was the responsibility for resolving conflicts b/w the states and the federal government?
President
State Supreme Courts
U.S. Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
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Starting in the 70s/80s, _____ federalism emphasised devolution of power back to states.
Dual
Fiscal
New
Cooperative
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Congress has implied powers because of the
supremacy clause
santa clause
"elastic" clause
commerce clause
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Refusal to obey or enforce federal laws with which the states disagreed is called _________.
Secession
Ex Post Facto
Nullification
Bills of Attainder
12
Creating local governments is which type of power?
Reserved
Elastic
Inherent
Enumerated
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Which of the following cases solidified that the federal government has implied powers?
Gideon v. Wainright
Marbury v. Madision
Brown v. Board of Education
McCulloch v. Maryland
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New Deal federalism is an example of...
Cooperative Federalism
Dual Federalism
New Federalism
Creative Federalism
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The power to borrow money is an _____________
Concurrent Power
Implied Power
Enumerated Power
Inherent
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A new State may not be created
without a favorable decision of theSupreme Court.
without the permission of all existing State legislatures
from the territory of an existing State w/out its permission
without a constitutional amendment
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The reserved powers belong to the
President.
National Government.
States.
Congress.
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The process of removing elected officials from office
Referendum
Initiative
Recall
Repeal
19
A unitary system of government is characterized by:
one dominant branch of government
a single center of power
rulers who control every aspectof human affairs
a division of power between a central government and states
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Powers shared by both the National Government and the States are called
inherent powers.
concurrent powers.
reserved powers.
expressed powers.
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Marble cake federalism is an example of
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
Creative Federalism
New Federalism
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This power is denied to the national government by the Constitution.
coin money
protect states from invasion
tax exports
make treaties
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Which of the following grants comes with fewer strings attached?
Block
Categorical
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The Fed. government threatens to cut lunch programs in states if they don't increase testing:
this is a cross-over sanction
this is dual federalism
this is a cross-cutting sanction
this is specifically listed in Article I section 8
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Powers all governments have such as controlling their borders are
reserved
delegated
inherent
concurrent
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Chartering banks is an example of a(n)
Concurrent Power
Implied Power
Inherent Power
Reserved Power
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The federal government typically prefers which type of grants?
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
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Establishing post offices is an example of a _______ power
Federal
State
29
Which of the following gave states powers that were not given to the federal government?
8th amendment
11th amendment
9th amendment
10th amendment
30
Lyndon Johnson's Great Society Program is associated with
New Federalism
Creative Federalism
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
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Placing a measure that has been approved by a legislature on the ballot for popular vote
Recall
Referendum
Initiative
Repeal
32
What was the first state to allow women to vote?
Washington
Wisconsin
Montana
Wyoming
33
Grants that can only be used for a specific purpose, or category
Federal Mandates
Project Grants
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
34
Which amendment gave Congress the authority to set a federal income tax?
16th
17th
18th
15th
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Intrastate Commerce is an example of a ________ power
Federal
State
36
Which of the following is in charge of education?
State
Federal
Local
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A disadvantage of federalism is that __________.
states can figure out which policies work best for them
citizens can choose to live in states with laws they prefer
the state governments can nullify laws passed by Congress
the education a child receives varies from state to state
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Which kind of grant-in-aid has to be applied for?
a project grant
a block grant
revenue sharing
a categorical grant
39
The power of state and federal governments to tax incomes is an example of a ___________.
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Inherent Power
Concurrent Power
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The power to coin money is a _______ power.
State
Federal
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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
42
This is the only court in which one state may sue another.
federal court
Supreme Court
state court
nonparticipating state court
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Devolution Revolution is associated with what type of grant?
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
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Which of the following has the power to declare war?
Federal
State
Local
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Federal grants that are given for more general purposes, or for broad policy areas
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
Federal Mandates
Project Grants
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A person with an Oklahoma driver's license can legally drive in Texas because of the
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
Supremacy Clause
Commerce Clause
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Demands on states to carry out certain policies as a condition of receiving grant money
Project Grants
Categorical Grants
Federal Mandates
Block Grants
