FEDERALISM REVIEW --- test/quiz on Thursday!
What is it?
Where is Federalism in the Constitution?
6) The United States is considered to be a federalist system because:
a. the executive branch distributes power to many different bureaucratic offices
b. there is a separation of powers between executive, legislative, and judicial branches
c. Constitution allows each state complete freedom to determine its form of govt
d. early political leaders such as James Madison called themselves Federalists
e. national and state governments each have power in specific areas of government
activity
The principle of federalism is evident in all of the following provisions of the
Constitution EXCEPT
a. the amendment process
b. the electoral college
c. checks and balances
d. full faith and credit clause
e. 10th amendment
DELEGATED
Enumerated:
Implied:
Inherent:
CONCURRENT
RESERVED
All of these are traditionally reserved powers to the states EXCEPT
a. immigration laws
b. drivers' licenses
c. education requirements
d. marriage laws
e. voting requirements
Collecting taxes, building roads, borrowing money, and establishing courts would be
examples of ________ powers.
a. enumerated
b. reserved
c. concurrent d. revolving
e. complicit
James Madison’s main argument in favor of a federalist position, stated in Federalist No. 10
and No. 51, was in defense of
a .large republics.
b. small democracies governed by direct democracy.
c. a bill of rights.
d. large legislatures with small districts and frequent turnover.
e. centralized judiciaries.
The Founders did not include in the U.S. Constitution an explicit statement of state powers
but added it later in ____________ amendment.
a. 2nd
b. 7th
c. 10th d. 14th
e. none of the above.
The government in the South during the Civil War was called a confederacy. A true
confederacy differs from the federalist system of the United States in that it
a.grants more sovereignty to the individual states.
b.permits state governments to do only what the central government allows.
c.is legally and politically independent of any other government.
d.gives local units of government a specially protected existence.
e.places states in a subservient position in matters of interstate commerce.
Eras of Federalism
DUAL FEDERALISM
COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
NEW FEDERALISM
The "marble cake" analogy is often used to describe
a. dual federalism b. national supremacy
c. sovereignty of the states
d. cooperative federalism
e. federal mandates
Devolution of power in a federalist political system usually has the effect of
a. shifting more decision-making power to the local level, closer to the people
b. limiting the ability of judicial review to interfere with state law
c. recognizing national authority over states' rights
d. permitting states to refuse to enforce federal laws hurtful to the states
e. limiting the amount of federal regulation that can be forced on states
Dual federalism has become less characteristic of the US political system since the mid-20th century because
a. the federal budget has not been able to fund state programs because of defense demands
b. the federal government began devolving more & more responsibilities to the states
c. state courts have made it difficult to accept federal monies for state programs
d. revenue sharing became so popular that the federal government significantly reduced regulations on the states
e. state & federal governments have worked closely together in order to solve political & social problems
The doctrine of nullification refers to
a. the power of Congress to veto state laws that violate the U.S. Constitution.
b. the claimed authority of the states to declare a federal law void for violating the U.S. Constitution.
c. the power of the president to veto state laws for violating the U.S. Constitution.
d. the authority of the president to dissolve Congress and to call for new elections.
e. the power of the federal government to invalidate state laws on matters of commerce.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Which of these is a direct advantage of federalism?
a. Diversity of policies among states encourages experimentation & creativity.
b. A strong executive branch keeps the legislative branch from becoming too powerful.
c. Judicial review helps to prevent arbitrary application of the President's policies.
d. Local governments can establish their own sphere of power separate from the state.
e. Federalism protects civil liberties from abuse by the national government.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of federalism?
a. Dual court systems that challenge each other result in confusion
b. Few opportunities for leadership development result in elitism
c. Confusion over responsibilities sometimes leads to a lack of public accountability
d. Local governments become too independent of federal control
e. Judicial review may overrule a presidential initiative
A major strength of federalism lies in the fact that it promotes both national and state activities in which of the following manners?
a. provides for complex government activities
b. avoids concentration of political power
c. guarantees the inherent inflexibility of a written constitution
d. allows for the duplication of government offices and functions
e. provides equal funding for mandates
CASES:
McCulloch v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
US v Morrison
Printz v US
US v Lopez
ACTS/CLAUSES:
Commerce Clause
Privileges and Immunities
Due Process
Equal Protection
Americans with Disabilities
Welfare Reform
FISCAL FEDERALISM
Conditions of aid:
Block grant:
Categorical grant:
Revenue sharing:
Mandate:
Unfunded mandate:
Which is used by the national government to increase its power?
I. full faith & credit clause II. commerce clause III. elastic clause IV. 10th amendment
a. I only
b. III only
c. II & III only
d. I & III only
e. I, II, III, & IV
Which court case was most important in broadening the jurisdiction of the national government through the commerce clause?
a. Marbury v Madison
b. McCulloch v Maryland c. Gibbons v Ogden
d. US v Lopez
e. Barron v Baltimore
In "Lopez v US" (1995) the Supreme Court strengthened state power by
a. allowing states to set minimum wage requirements
d. allowing states to control alcohol within their borders
b. permitting states to use the death penalty as they see fit
e. permitting states to regulate gun zones around schools
c. giving states exclusive authority over public education
In contrast to categorical grants, block grants allow the national Congress
a. more control over how states spend federal grant money
b. less control over how states spend federal grant money
c. to make larger overall grants to states
d. more discretion in terms of whether or not mandates receive federal funding
e. more control over how states fund education programs
In U.S. v. Morrison, the Supreme Court ruled that violence against women
a.was not an appropriate focus of punitive damages.
b.did not substantially affect interstate commerce.
c.could not be made the responsibility of distant relatives.
d.was nonjusticiable.
e.could not be regulated by law.
In ruling that the government cannot require local police to conduct background checks on all gun purchases, the Court held that to do so
would be a violation of the __________ Amendment.
a.Fifth
b.Sixth
c.Tenth
d.Fourteenth
e.None of the above
A categorical grant is a transfer of federal funds designed for
a.the private sector.
b.discretionary use by a state.
c.the accomplishment of broad goals.
d.programs with matching grants.
e.specific purposes.
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CHECK OUT p. 47-48 in the Flag textbook for more practice!
Your notecards – 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A block grant is essentially a
a.grant that benefits a single, local unit (or block).
b.group of categorical or project grants.
c.reverse grant-in-aid, by which money flows from states back to the federal government.
d.project grant with tighter restrictions.
e.a project grant with less federal support.