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