Review - Part 4

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• Review - Part 4
• Federalism

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• 1) Which of the following represents the
  theoretical definition of federalism?
• a. a division of power between the federal
  government and state governments
• b. A strict separation of power between the
  federal government and state governments
• c. A division of power between the federal
  government and state government where the power
  emanates from the states
• d. A singular relationship that is characterized
  by control emanating one way from a central
  government
• e. An equally shared power relationship among
  the branches of government

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• 1) Which of the following represents the
  theoretical definition of federalism?
• a. a division of power between the federal
  government and state governments
• b. A strict separation of power between the
  federal government and state governments
• c. A division of power between the federal
  government and state government where the power
  emanates from the states
• d. A singular relationship that is characterized
  by control emanating one way from a central
  government
• e. An equally shared power relationship among
  the branches of government

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• 2) Advocates of a strong federal system believe
  in all the following EXCEPT
• a. State and local governments do not have all
  the resources necessary to deal with the problems
  facing the country
• b. Local politicians are provincial in their
  point of view
• c. State and local governments cannot support
  the vast programs necessary to support citizens
• d. Local leaders are more suited to solve
  problems than national leaders
• e. An elitist group would be more likely to gain
  control in a country dominated by local interests

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• 2) Advocates of a strong federal system believe
  in all the following EXCEPT
• a. State and local governments do not have all
  the resources necessary to deal with the problems
  facing the country
• b. Local politicians are provincial in their
  point of view
• c. State and local governments cannot support
  the vast programs necessary to support citizens
• d. Local leaders are more suited to solve
  problems than national leaders
• e. An elitist group would be more likely to gain
  control in a country dominated by local interests

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• 3) According to the writings of the Federalist
  Papers, which of the following reflects a major
  reason for the support of a federal system?
• a. local governments are best suited to meet the
  needs of the majority interest of the country
• b. Local governments will maintain their
  authority and will be able to care for their
  citizens
• c. The central government is best suited to
  recognize the needs and interest of local
  governments
• d. There will be a constant clashing of opinions
  between the interests of the local and federal
  governments
• e. Factions would be strengthened by the
  formation of a federal system of government

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• 3) According to the writings of the Federalist
  Papers, which of the following reflects a major
  reason for the support of a federal system?
• a. local governments are best suited to meet the
  needs of the majority interest of the country
• b. Local governments will maintain their
  authority and will be able to care for their
  citizens
• c. The central government is best suited to
  recognize the needs and interest of local
  governments
• d. There will be a constant clashing of opinions
  between the interests of the local and federal
  governments
• e. Factions would be strengthened by the
  formation of a federal system of government

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• 4) All of the following Supreme Court cases
  dealt with the issue of federalism EXCEPT
• a. Gibbons v. Ogden
• b. Marbury v. Madison
• c. McCulloch v. Maryland
• d. Barron v. Baltimore
• e. Fletcher v. Peck

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• 4) All of the following Supreme Court cases
  dealt with the issue of federalism EXCEPT
• a. Gibbons v. Ogden
• b. Marbury v. Madison
• c. McCulloch v. Maryland
• d. Barron v. Baltimore
• e. Fletcher v. Peck

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• 5) The constitutional provision used in the
  Supreme Court cae McCulloch v. Maryland was
• I. The necessary and proper clause
• II. The supremacy clause
• III. The interstate commerce clause
• a. I only d. II and III only
• b. II only e. I, II and III
• c. I and II only

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• 5) The constitutional provision used in the
  Supreme Court cae McCulloch v. Maryland was
• I. The necessary and proper clause
• II. The supremacy clause
• III. The interstate commerce clause
• a. I only d. II and III only
• b. II only e. I, II and III
• c. I and II only

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• 6) The constitutional basis of dual federalism
  can be found in
• a. The necessary and proper clause
• b. The Tenth Amendment
• c. The elastic clause
• d. The implied power provision
• e. The enumerated powers

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• 6) The constitutional basis of dual federalism
  can be found in
• a. The necessary and proper clause
• b. The Tenth Amendment
• c. The elastic clause
• d. The implied power provision
• e. The enumerated powers

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• 7) Which general area of policy is generally
  left up to the states?
• a. Foreign policy
• b. Military power
• c. Relations among the several states
• d. Health and welfare
• e. Immigration

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• 7) Which general area of policy is generally
  left up to the states?
• a. Foreign policy
• b. Military power
• c. Relations among the several states
• d. Health and welfare
• e. Immigration

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• 8) Which general policy is generally left up to
  the central government?
• a. Health
• b. Interstate commerce
• c. Education
• d. Police
• e. Voting requirements

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• 8) Which general policy is generally left up to
  the central government?
• a. Health
• b. Interstate commerce
• c. Education
• d. Police
• e. Voting requirements

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• 9) Which kind of federalism best describes an
  autonomous relationship between the states and
  national government
• a. Cooperative federalism
• b. Creative federalism
• c. Layer cake federalism
• d. Fiscal federalism
• e. Marble cake federalism

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• 9) Which kind of federalism best describes an
  autonomous relationship between the states and
  national government
• a. Cooperative federalism
• b. Creative federalism
• c. Layer cake federalism
• d. Fiscal federalism
• e. Marble cake federalism

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• 10) All the following are characteristics of
  marble cake federalism EXCEPT
• a. There are mingled responsibilities and
  blurred distinctions between the levels of
  government
• b. The federal government becomes more intrusive
  in state affairs
• c. There is a greater sharing of
  responsibilities between the federal and state
  levels
• d. The national government exercises its power
  independently from state governments
• e. There is greater cooperation between the
  federal and state governments

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• 10) All the following are characteristics of
  marble cake federalism EXCEPT
• a. There are mingled responsibilities and
  blurred distinctions between the levels of
  government
• b. The federal government becomes more intrusive
  in state affairs
• c. There is a greater sharing of
  responsibilities between the federal and state
  levels
• d. The national government exercises its power
  independently from state governments
• e. There is greater cooperation between the
  federal and state governments

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• 11) Creative federalism of the Great Society was
  characterized by
• I. Shared costs between the national and state
  governments
• II. Guidelines and rules set down by the federal
  government
• III. Singular administration of programs
• a. I only d. I and II only
• b. II only e. I, II and III only
• c. I and III only

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• 11) Creative federalism of the Great Society was
  characterized by
• I. Shared costs between the national and state
  governments
• II. Guidelines and rules set down by the federal
  government
• III. Singular administration of programs
• a. I only d. I and II only
• b. II only e. I, II and III only
• c. I and III only

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• 12) Which historical period represents the
  introduction of competitive federalism
• a. The Civil War
• b. The New Deal
• c. World War II
• d. The Great Society
• e. The 1970s and 1980s

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• 12) Which historical period represents the
  introduction of competitive federalism
• a. The Civil War
• b. The New Deal
• c. World War II
• d. The Great Society
• e. The 1970s and 1980s

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• 13) Which type of federalism is characterized by
  a pattern of competitive grants
• a. Dual federalism
• b. Cooperative federalism
• c. Fiscal federalism
• d. Creative federalism
• e. Marble cake federalism

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• 13) Which type of federalism is characterized by
  a pattern of competitive grants
• a. Dual federalism
• b. Cooperative federalism
• c. Fiscal federalism
• d. Creative federalism
• e. Marble cake federalism

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• 14) Which of the following best represents the
  components of fiscal federalism?
• I. The passage of funded mandates
• II. The passage of revenue sharing measures
• III. The passage of categorical grants
• a. I only
• b. II only
• c. III only
• d. I, and III only
• e. I, II, and III

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• 14) Which of the following best represents the
  components of fiscal federalism?
• I. The passage of funded mandates
• II. The passage of revenue sharing measures
• III. The passage of categorical grants
• a. I only
• b. II only
• c. III only
• d. I, and III only
• e. I, II, and III

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• 15) An alternative developed by the federal
  government that places the primary fiscal
  responsibility on the states was
• a. Revenue sharing
• b. Project grants
• c. Formula grants
• d. Unfunded mandates
• e. Reimbursement grants

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• 15) An alternative developed by the federal
  government that places the primary fiscal
  responsibility on the states was
• a. Revenue sharing
• b. Project grants
• c. Formula grants
• d. Unfunded mandates
• e. Reimbursement grants

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• 16. Which of the following laws was challenged
  by states because they felt that the federal
  government imposed an unfair unfunded mandate?
• a. Family and Medical Leave Act
• b. Motor Voter Registration Act
• c. Clean Air Act
• d. Clean Water Act
• e. Crime Bill

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• 16. Which of the following laws was challenged
  by states because they felt that the federal
  government imposed an unfair unfunded mandate?
• a. Family and Medical Leave Act
• b. Motor Voter Registration Act
• c. Clean Air Act
• d. Clean Water Act
• e. Crime Bill

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• 17) Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagans vision of
  a new federalism favored
• a. An increase in the power and authority of the
  federal government
• b. A cooperative spirit between the federal and
  state governments
• c. An increase in federal mandates
• d. The downsizing of the federal government
• e. A decrease in the defense budget

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• 17) Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagans vision of
  a new federalism favored
• a. An increase in the power and authority of the
  federal government
• b. A cooperative spirit between the federal and
  state governments
• c. An increase in federal mandates
• d. The downsizing of the federal government
• e. A decrease in the defense budget

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• 18) Which of the following provisions of the
  Republican Contract With America addresses the
  issue of federalism?
• I. Term limits constitutional amendment
• II. Balanced budget constitutional amendment
• III. Welfare Reform Act
• a. I only d. I and II only
• b. II only e. II and III only
• c. III only

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• 18) Which of the following provisions of the
  Republican Contract With America addresses the
  issue of federalism?
• I. Term limits constitutional amendment
• II. Balanced budget constitutional amendment
• III. Welfare Reform Act
• a. I only d. I and II only
• b. II only e. II and III only
• c. III only

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• The End