Question 1

The theory of dual federalism is most consistent with the concept of:

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A)   marble cake federalism.
B)   layer cake federalism.
C)   picket fence federalism.
D)   coercive federalism.
E)   fiscal federalism.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Following the Civil War, why were the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments added to the Constitution?

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A)   to guarantee African Americans seats in Congress
B)   to move the nation toward a unitary government
C)   to ensure that the Union's views on states' rights were the law of the land
D)   to ensure that northern states would dominate the national government
E)   to protect northern industry and financial interestsF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Explain the facts of the McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) case and what impact that decision had on the institution of federalism in early America. In your opinion, did that decision go too far or not far enough? Explain your answer by discussing the relevance of McCulloch to contemporary issues such as legalization of marijuana and assisted suicide.

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Question 4

The Dred Scott case ruled that:

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A)   the Missouri Compromise deprived slave owners of property without due process of law.
B)   previous Court rulings that relied on the principle of dual federalism were incorrect because this was not what the Founders envisioned when drafting the Constitution.
C)   federal law was supreme over state law.
D)   the Bill of Rights did not apply to the states.
E)   the Missouri Compromise was constitutional and had to be enforced.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which amendment says that "the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people"?

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A)   First
B)   Fifth
C)   Tenth
D)   Eleventh
E)   SeventeenthF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

In 2012 the Supreme Court found that the Affordable Care Act was entirely constitutional.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

President Reagan favored block grants over categorical grants because:

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A)   block grants give states more power.
B)   block grants allow for more federal control.
C)   he saw categorical grants as giving states too much room for creativity.
D)   he believed it would help control state governments' deficit spending.
E)   he knew this position would be popular with congressional Democrats.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)  is an important Supreme Court ruling because:

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A)   it limited state government power by declaring that Maryland could not tax aFederal bank.
B)   it strengthened state government power by declaring that Maryland could tax aFederal bank under the doctrine of dual sovereignty.
C)   it expanded the power of the national government by declaring that federal taxes on state banks were constitutional.
D)   it expanded state government power by declaring that state laws could override the commerce clause.
E)   it signified the end of the debate surrounding the nullification doctrine.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The term "states' rights" refers to:

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A)   the right of the states to determine their own laws without interference from the federal government.
B)   the right of any state to secede from the Union.
C)   the powers given to states by their constitutions.
D)   the right of any state to sue the federal government in court.
E)   the principle that state powers are superior to and have a higher priority than individual rights.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The ________ clause is vague but gives the national government a very broad grant of power to carry out its responsibilities.

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A)   supremacy
B)   necessary and proper
C)   enumerated powers
D)   full faith and credit
E)   affirmationF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Competition between states is often seen negatively because it allows smaller states to use their numerical advantage in the House of Representatives to get what they want.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?

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A)   The national government threatens to tax state governments to steer them toward accepting a desired federal policy.
B)   The national government issues federal funds to state governments to encourage states to meet certain policy requirements.
C)   The national government requires states to increase taxes to meet federal mandates.
D)   The national government lends money to the states on a temporary basis.
E)   The national government runs a deficit by spending more money than it takes in from taxpayers.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The Federalists, led by George Washington, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton, favored a(n)  ________ national government, while the Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, favored ________ power.

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A)   weak; national
B)   strong; state
C)   divided; concurrent
D)   democratic; federal
E)   elitist; unitaryF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

What is a disadvantage of a unitary system?

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A)   Unitary systems are inefficient and tend to suffer from weak central leadership.
B)   There is no competition between different political units in unitary systems, which can stifle policy development.
C)   Unitary systems are autocratic, which often leads to rampant government corruption.
D)   Unitary systems allow multiple parties to be included on the ballot, which canConfuse voters.
E)   Unitary systems have historically been plagued by weak national economiesAnd high unemployment.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The Supreme Court found that which component of the Affordable Care Act was unconstitutional?

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A)   the requirement that insurers provide health insurance
B)   the requirement that individuals buy health insurance
C)   the expansion of Medicaid
D)   the rationing of medical care
E)   the creation of a new medical review boardF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Following the Civil War, the Constitution was amended to ensure that states could not deny any citizen:

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A)   the right to vote.
B)   the right to run as a candidate for public office.
C)   due process or equal protection of the laws.
D)   the right to earn a guaranteed minimum wage established by the federal government.
E)   the right to serve in the armed forces.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The debate over federalism has grown increasingly complicated. Select an issue from the following: health care reform, medical marijuana, or assisted suicide. If you selected health care reform, should Congress be able to tell a state that its residents must purchase health care insurance? If you selected medical marijuana or assisted suicide, should Congress be able to tell a state that it cannot allow medical marijuana and assisted suicide? Explain your reasons by drawing on your understanding of the Constitution and the Supreme Court's decisions on federalism.

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The debate over federalism has indeed be...

Question 18

Unfunded mandates:

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A)   are a nullification of state law.
B)   are an imposition of state priorities on the national government.
C)   are regulations that require state action but provide no money.
D)   devolve power from the federal government back to the states.
E)   were recently declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a reason given in the text to support a limited state role in federalism?

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A)   Too much state power can create a "race to the bottom."
B)   State governments tend to lack imagination in solving pressing national problems.
C)   State governments tend to be more fiscally irresponsible and rarely balance their budgets.
D)   Most governors have little formal power and therefore cannot lead state government as effectively as can the president of the United States.
E)   Too much state power can create problems for interstate commerce.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The picket fence metaphor is an apt description of current American federalism because:

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A)   different policy areas are "fenced" off from each other by Congressional action and court rulings.
B)   it takes money to make policy, just like it does to build a fence.
C)   policy makers mainly interact with others in the same policy area, regardless of whether they are federal or state employees.
D)   chief executives (mayors, governors, and the president)  have few powers over federalism.
E)   the state and federal governments have clear boundaries, much like two fences on separate properties.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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