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Quiz: Federalism • Covers the Chapter 3 material from Module 2: Week 2. Question 1 1 / 1 pts The necessary and proper clause of Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution is also known as which o... ne of the following? The supremacy clause The confederal system The commerce clause The unitary system The elastic clause Question 2 1 / 1 pts A government program that is funded by the national government but run and managed by state governments is emblematic of which of the following? Dual federalism Cooperative federalism Enumerated powers Reserved powers Mandates Question 3 1 / 1 pts Which of the following countries does not employ a federal system of government? Great Britain United States India Switzerland Germany Question 4 1 / 1 pts Which of the following is the power to coin money, create naturalization laws, admit new states, and declare war? Implied Inferred Inherent Reserved Enumerated Question 5 1 / 1 pts In a federal political system, how is authority distributed? It is always vested in a bicameral legislature. It is divided between the central government and regional or subdivisional governments. It is given to the central government, with no power being granted to the regional governments. It is concentrated in a unicameral legislature within a strong central government. It is exercised by the national government only insofar as these powers are granted by the states. Question 6 1 / 1 pts Why did the Antifederalists oppose the Constitution originally? They felt it empowered state governments. They felt it created a bicameral Congress. They felt it gave states the power to coin money. They didn’t support the navy that it created. They thought it gave too much power to the national government. Question 7 1 / 1 pts What is the constitutional provision that allows federal laws to take precedent over state laws? Commerce clause Supremacy clause 10th Amendment Reserve clause Elastic clause Question 8 1 / 1 pts What is the primary purpose of the intergovernmental lobby? To provide federal jobs To increase taxes To lower taxes To reduce federal spending To get more federal money Question 9 1 / 1 pts The Framers did not include an explicit statement of state powers in the U.S. Constitution. In which amendment was it later added? Second Amendment Seventh Amendment Tenth Amendment Fourteenth Amendment Nineteenth Amendment Question 10 1 / 1 pts Which of the following modern political ideologies has traditionally favored state governments over the federal government? Liberalism Conservatism Socialism Libertarianism Traditionalism Question 11 1 / 1 pts Much of President Trump's controversial response to the COVID-19 pandemic was to leave the decisions to the fifty states' governors. Upon reflection, his reasoning would demonstrate which of the following beliefs? The federal government has no role when dealing with pandemics. The Court should make those decisions. Congress should legislate the government's response. The World Health Organization (WHO) is the proper agency to respond. That power should remain in the hands of the states and their elected officials. Question 12 1 / 1 pts Which term describes a decision by an administrative agency granting another party permission to violate a law or administrative rule that would otherwise apply to it? Due Process Waiver Letter of intent Mandate Administrative law Question 13 1 / 1 pts Which type of grant is offered for a specific purpose defined by federal law, such as building an airport or a college dormitory? In-kind Categorical Distributive Incentive Formulative Question 14 1 / 1 pts Decentralizing power from the federal to state governments, except in critical issues and foreign policy, is generally a reflection of what belief? That the courts believe that the executive branch has too much power That the legislative branch is attempting to reestablish its power That citizens are exerting their power That state and local political leaders are more aware of local needs and problems That the federal government always makes bad choices when it comes to state and local issues Question 15 1 / 1 pts The advantages of a federal system of government include which of the following? All Americans gain the benefit of uniform social services policies in every state. The federal government becomes the focal point of political dissatisfaction for most citizens. It is more practical to locate most power in one place. State governments are frequently testing grounds for new governmental initiatives. Smaller political units, such as states and cities, are less likely to be dominated by a single political group. Question 16 1 / 1 pts What was the first form of grants-in-aid from the national government to the states? Cash grants-in-aid Block grants Revenue sharing Categorical grants Land grants Question 17 1 / 1 pts Which of the following gives Congress the power to regulate trade among the states? 10th Amendment Commerce clause Supremacy clause Necessary and proper clause Due process clause Question 18 1 / 1 pts How has the Supreme Court ruled regarding mandates? The 10th Amendment provides states and local officials no protection from mandates. State and local officials are immune from lawsuits. Mandates are unconstitutional. Mandates cannot be in conflict with state constitutions. Mandates may only be applied to the environmental decisions of the various states. Question 19 1 / 1 pts In about half of the states, voters can use what procedure to place legislative measures directly on the ballot by getting enough signatures? Initiative Referendum Recall Log-rolling Rollback Question 20 1 / 1 pts Which of the following best describes police power? It is the authority to regulate commerce. It is reserved for the federal government to fight terrorism. It is the states' rights to make laws that are prohibited by the U.S. Constitution in order to regulate markets within their borders. It is the power of local police to stop drivers who are speeding. It is the states’ authority to legislate for the protection of the health, welfare, safety, and morals of the people. Question 21 1 / 1 pts Which of the following metaphors best describes cooperative federalism? Layer cake Sponge cake Fruit cake Marble cake Bundt cake Question 22 1 / 1 pts What was an important outcome of Marshall’s ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)? Placed limits on the constitutional powers granted to Congress by refusing McCulloch’s appeal Gave greater power to the states in taxing agents of the federal government, including banks Protected newspaper editors who publish stories critical of the federal government Restricted the power of the Court in cases involving conflicts between states and the federal government Confirmed the supremacy of the federal government in the exercise of the constitutional powers granted to Congress Question 23 1 / 1 pts What was the central question in the McCulloch v. Maryland case? If the executive branch had the power to institute a peacetime draft If Congress had the power to establish a national bank If Congress had the power to regulate commerce along major waterways If the Supreme Court had the power to investigate the executive branch If it should remove one of its own members from the Supreme Court Question 24 1 / 1 pts The push toward devolution has resulted in what? Less adherence to government rules and regulations Much more liberal policies Fewer government rules and regulations More government rules and regulations The states having a surplus of funding Question 25 1 / 1 pts An interest group with a strong following in only one region of the country would have the best chance of achieving its goals under which type of system? Democratic Republican Federal Unitary Provincial Question 26 1 / 1 pts What procedure, which is permitted in over 20 states, permits voters to remove an elected official from office? Initiative Referendum Recall Log-rolling Rollback Question 27 1 / 1 pts When establishing the Constitution, why were the reserved powers of the states not clearly defined? The Framers assumed that the states would exercise authority over that which the federal government could not. The national government was developing a detailed list but preferred to first establish a basic foundation. The majority of power was to be retained by the people with individual rights taking priority over those of the state governments. The issue of slavery prevented a list of specific powers from being drafted by the founders. The Framers intended the Supreme Court to evaluate the needs of the states on an ongoing basis. Question 28 1 / 1 pts What is one challenge of the devolution revolution for state governments? States have less control over policy. States must contend with funding issues. States are constrained by too much federal oversight. States are always more generous with programs compared to the federal government. States generally have many more resources than the federal government. Question 29 1 / 1 pts What is the basic premise of federalism? Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses. Two or more governments share power and authority over the same land and people. Supreme political authority remains with the states. The national government has ultimate sovereignty over a country’s land and people. State and local governments may not exercise powers of their own that are independent of the national government. Question 30 1 / 1 pts What are federal mandates? They are rules for operation in the Supreme Court. They are requirements attached to state laws to dispense state grants. They are requirements in federal legislation that force states to comply with federal rules. They are regulations enacted by the federal government to regulate grants. They are laws that govern unconstitutional acts carried out by the states. Quiz Score: 30 out of 30 [Show More]

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