Chapter 3 FRQ
Answer the following
1. The framers of the United States Constitution created a federal system.
a. Define federalism
b. Select two of the following and explain how each has been used to increase government
relative to the states.
- Categorical grants
- Federal Mandates
- Selective incorporation
c. Select two of the following and explain how each has been used to increase the power of the
states relative to the Federal Government.
- Welfare Reform Act of 1996
- Block grants
- Tenth Amendment
2. Identify and discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of federalism.
3. Identify and define the two major types of federalism. What event marked the transition from the
first to second type of federalism? How does the federal government ensure compliance from the
state governments?
4. Four major events/eras helped establish National Supremacy. Identify and describe each one.
Make sure you provide examples and clearly explain how each helped establish national
supremacy.