Question 1

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 clause

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Dual federalism (no inte...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Reserved
B)   Concurrent
C)   Inherent
D)   Implied

Question 4

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 rights

Question 5

Discuss the advantages of federalism.

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Question 6

Diffusion works best in which system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unitary government
B)   Confederation
C)   Federalist government
D)   Totalitarian regime

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Variable
B)   Interest-rate contingent
C)   Fixed
D)   Per-service variable

Question 8

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 needs

Question 9

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

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The foundation...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

State and loca...

Question 11

What is meant by the term diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion refe...

Question 12

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 clause

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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 local

Question 15

Ambiguity in federalism can lead to a dispute regarding

Accepted Answer

A)   coordination.
B)   innovation.
C)   authority.
D)   payment.

Question 16

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 health

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Dual
B)   Cooperative
C)   Progressive
D)   New

Question 18

In a confederation, the central government provides

Accepted Answer

A)   taxing laws.
B)   immigration policy.
C)   voting requirements.
D)   a common defense.

Question 19

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. Clinton

Question 20

Discuss the significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruled ...

Exam 4: Federalism and Nationalism

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

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

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Discuss the advantages of federalism.

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

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Discuss the significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case.

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

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

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Diffusion of policies relates to which advantage of federalism?

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

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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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What is meant by the term diffusion?

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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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Diffusion works best in which system of government?

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

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