Question 1

The Tenth Amendment relates to and demonstrates best which type of powers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reserved
B)   Concurrent
C)   Inherent
D)   ImpliedE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The Rehnquist Court is famous for emphasizing the rights of which level(s)  of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal
B)   Federal and state
C)   State and local
D)   Federal and localE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Discuss the significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Block grants provide what type of funds for specific government services?

Accepted Answer

A)   Variable
B)   Interest-rate contingent
C)   Fixed
D)   Per-service variableE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Diffusion works best in which system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unitary government
B)   Confederation
C)   Federalist government
D)   Totalitarian regimeE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The _______ provides Congress's power over issues not specifically named in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A)   necessary and proper clause
B)   supremacy clause
C)   full faith and credit clause
D)   inherent powers clauseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of a reserved power?

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizing state elections
B)   Coining money
C)   Providing public education
D)   Public healthE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Discuss the three major types of national government involvement in federalism.

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Question 9

The signing of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)  demonstrates the contradiction that can exist between _______ and level of governmental control.

Accepted Answer

A)   party ideology
B)   perspective ideology
C)   constitutional interpretation
D)   union rightsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

What is the foundation for states recognizing policies of other states, and why are some policies not recognized?

Accepted Answer

The foundation...

Question 11

The _______ says that the national government may wield powers "necessary and proper" to support its function.

Accepted Answer

A)   supremacy clause
B)   full faith and credit clause
C)   elastic clause
D)   inherent powers clauseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Ambiguity in federalism can lead to a dispute regarding

Accepted Answer

A)   coordination.
B)   innovation.
C)   authority.
D)   payment.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Discuss the advantages of federalism.

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Question 14

What is meant by the term diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion refe...

Question 15

Diffusion of policies relates to which advantage of federalism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Choosing between communities
B)   Protecting individual rights
C)   Providing sources of innovation
D)   Responsiveness to local needsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which president rewrote welfare legislation, giving increased authority and discretion to state and local government officials?

Accepted Answer

A)   G. W. Bush
B)   G. H. W. Bush
C)   F. Roosevelt
D)   B. ClintonE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

In what policy areas may "laboratories of federalism" be good for the country?

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State and loca...

Question 18

In a confederation, the central government provides

Accepted Answer

A)   taxing laws.
B)   immigration policy.
C)   voting requirements.
D)   a common defense.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

_______ federalism argues for the clear division of governing authority between national and state governments.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dual
B)   Cooperative
C)   Progressive
D)   NewE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The Marshall Court, particularly through the McCulloch v. Maryland case, is most famous for

Accepted Answer

A)   protecting national government rights.
B)   protecting state government rights.
C)   protecting local government rights.
D)   protecting both state and local government rights.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Federalism and Nationalism

Diffusion of policies relates to which advantage of federalism?

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In a confederation, the central government provides

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The _______ says that the national government may wield powers "necessary and proper" to support its function.

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Which president rewrote welfare legislation, giving increased authority and discretion to state and local government officials?

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Ambiguity in federalism can lead to a dispute regarding

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Which of the following is not an example of a reserved power?

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The Rehnquist Court is famous for emphasizing the rights of which level(s) of government?

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Discuss the significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case.

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Diffusion works best in which system of government?

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What is the foundation for states recognizing policies of other states, and why are some policies not recognized?

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Block grants provide what type of funds for specific government services?

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_______ federalism argues for the clear division of governing authority between national and state governments.

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What is meant by the term diffusion?

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The _______ provides Congress's power over issues not specifically named in the Constitution.

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Discuss the advantages of federalism.

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Discuss the three major types of national government involvement in federalism.

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The signing of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) demonstrates the contradiction that can exist between _______ and level of governmental control.

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In what policy areas may "laboratories of federalism" be good for the country?

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The Tenth Amendment relates to and demonstrates best which type of powers?

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