Question 1

A blending of state and national authority is associated with ________ federalism,while a separation of national and state authority is associated with ________ federalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  dual; fiscal
B)  dual; cooperative
C)  cooperative; dual
D)  picket-fence; cooperative
E)  cooperative; pyramid

Question 2

Federal grants-in-aid used only for a designated activity are called

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical grants.
B)  block grants.
C)  revenue-sharing grants.
D)  targeted grants.
E)  streamlined grants.

Question 3

The Constitution allows states to

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A)  raise an army in peacetime.
B)  print money.
C)  make commercial agreements with other states without the consent of Congress.
D)  govern intrastate commerce.
E)  govern interstate commerce.

Question 4

Beginning with the Articles of Confederation and continuing through the modern period,explain how the commerce power of the national government has related to the issue of national authority.
D.C.

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Under the Articles,the national governme...

Question 5

The expansion of national authority in the twentieth century first became evident in this decade:

Accepted Answer

A)  1930s
B)  1950s
C)  1960s
D)  1980s
E)  1990s

Question 6

In Lochner v.New York (1905) ,the Supreme Court ruled that

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A)  the doctrine of separate but equal was constitutional.
B)  state regulation of labor practices violated firms' property rights.
C)  the Fourth Amendment did not apply to interstate commerce.
D)  factory practices could only be regulated by the states.
E)  factory practices could only be regulated by the federal government.

Question 7

Through its Dred Scott decision,the Supreme Court

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A)  ruled that "free land" made "free men."
B)  upheld free blacks' rights of citizenship.
C)  upheld the principles of the Missouri Compromise.
D)  soothed sectarian tensions.
E)  ruled that Congress could not outlaw slavery anywhere in the United States.

Question 8

Explain the differences among enumerated,implied,and reserved powers.

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The powers of the national government ar...

Question 9

Political conservatives who favor more political power devolved back to the states would likely prefer which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical grants
B)  block grants
C)  Pell grants
D)  higher tax rates for the wealthy
E)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 10

________ is an illustration of cooperative federalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S.Postal Service
B)  Medicaid
C)  A marriage license
D)  A driver's license
E)  All these answers are correct.

Question 11

The TANF aspect of the Welfare Reform Act

Accepted Answer

A)  was a categorical grant that restricted federal assistance to three years but limited state discretion in how to use the funds.
B)  was a block grant that,among other aspects,restricted federal assistance to five years.
C)  was a categorical grant that placed no time restrictions on federal assistance but dramatically limited state discretion in how to use the funds.
D)  was a block grant with no time or activity restrictions on how to use federal funds.
E)  ended direct federal welfare assistance to the states in grants of any form.

Question 12

Which of the following is most closely related to the concept of implied powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  necessary and proper clause
B)  supremacy clause
C)  Tenth Amendment
D)  the commerce clause
E)  the power to tax

Question 13

From President Abraham Lincoln's perspective,the decision to wage a civil war against the southern states is best summarized in what fashion?

Accepted Answer

A)  States that allowed slavery were no longer sovereign.
B)  The states were older than the union.
C)  Southern states had abused the "reserved powers" amendment.
D)  The union was older than the states.
E)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 14

Starting in the 1990s,the Supreme Court has rolled back some of the power of the national government,basing its decisions primarily on interpretations of these two amendments:

Accepted Answer

A)  First and Fourth
B)  First and Fourteenth
C)  Tenth and Fourteenth
D)  Eleventh and Fourteenth
E)  Tenth and Eleventh

Question 15

The elastic clause is related to which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  enumerated powers
B)  reserved powers
C)  implied powers
D)  concurrent powers
E)  All these answers are correct.

Question 16

________ opposed the ratification of the U.S.Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A)  George Washington
B)  Patrick Henry
C)  James Madison
D)  Benjamin Franklin
E)  John Adams

Question 17

The enumerated powers in Article I of the Constitution were intended to

Accepted Answer

A)  limit the powers of the state governments.
B)  ensure that neither small nor large states would be at a disadvantage.
C)  ensure that neither northern nor southern states would be at a disadvantage.
D)  establish a government strong enough to forge a union that was secure in its defense and stable in its economy.
E)  limit the power of the presidency.

Question 18

The "separate but equal" standard was created by

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress.
B)  the Supreme Court.
C)  the state supreme court of Virginia.
D)  President Ulysses S.Grant.
E)  Justice John Marshall Harlan.

Question 19

A public policy program on which national,state,and local policymakers collaborate is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  dual federalism.
B)  cooperative federalism.
C)  unitary federalism.
D)  confederal federalism.
E)  cosponsor federalism.

Question 20

If a state accepts a federal grant-in-aid,it must

Accepted Answer

A)  comply with federal restrictions on its use.
B)  reimburse the federal government after a specified period.
C)  match the funds with twice that amount in state funds.
D)  reduce its income tax rates to adjust for the increased income.
E)  None of these answers is correct.

Exam 3: Federalism: Forging a Nation

Explain the differences among enumerated,implied,and reserved powers.

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Through its Dred Scott decision,the Supreme Court

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________ is an illustration of cooperative federalism.

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________ opposed the ratification of the U.S.Constitution.

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If a state accepts a federal grant-in-aid,it must

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The expansion of national authority in the twentieth century first became evident in this decade:

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A public policy program on which national,state,and local policymakers collaborate is an example of

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Which of the following is most closely related to the concept of implied powers?

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Starting in the 1990s,the Supreme Court has rolled back some of the power of the national government,basing its decisions primarily on interpretations of these two amendments:

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Political conservatives who favor more political power devolved back to the states would likely prefer which of the following?

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Beginning with the Articles of Confederation and continuing through the modern period,explain how the commerce power of the national government has related to the issue of national authority. D.C.

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The "separate but equal" standard was created by

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From President Abraham Lincoln's perspective,the decision to wage a civil war against the southern states is best summarized in what fashion?

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The elastic clause is related to which of the following concepts?

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The TANF aspect of the Welfare Reform Act

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In Lochner v.New York (1905) ,the Supreme Court ruled that

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Federal grants-in-aid used only for a designated activity are called

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A blending of state and national authority is associated with ________ federalism,while a separation of national and state authority is associated with ________ federalism.

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The Constitution allows states to

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