Question 1

Which of the following were characteristic of the Great Society Program?
I.Establishing Social Security
II.Combating poverty
III.Pitting governors against poor,African American citizens
IV.Using federal grants to further national needs

Accepted Answer

A)   I and III
B)   I, II, and IV
C)   I, II, and III
D)   II, III, and IV
E)   I, II, III, and IV D

Question 2

A law declaring a citizen or a group of citizens guilty without a judicial trial is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an equity law.
B)  an ex post facto law.
C)  a writ of mandamus.
D)  an ex officio law.
E)  a bill of attainder. E

Question 3

How are progressive federalism and new federalism similar and different?

Accepted Answer

Progressive federalism and new federalism are both approaches to the division of power between the federal government and state governments in the United States.

Similarities:
1. Both progressive federalism and new federalism seek to strike a balance between the powers of the federal government and state governments.
2. They both aim to address the changing needs and challenges of the country while respecting the principles of federalism.
3. Both approaches recognize the importance of state autonomy and the need for flexibility in addressing policy issues.

Differences:
1. Progressive federalism emphasizes the role of the federal government in addressing national issues and promoting social and economic equality, while new federalism emphasizes the devolution of power to the states and reducing the role of the federal government in domestic policy.
2. Progressive federalism often involves collaboration between the federal government and state governments to address issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection, while new federalism focuses on giving states more control over policy areas such as welfare and healthcare.
3. Progressive federalism is often associated with a more active federal government, while new federalism is associated with a more limited federal government.

In summary, while both progressive federalism and new federalism aim to address the division of power between the federal government and state governments, they differ in their emphasis on the role of the federal government and the extent of state autonomy.

Question 4

Under the U.S.Constitution,states have the power to make laws dealing with ________,as long as they do not violate principles set out in that document or as interpreted by the U.S.Supreme Court.
I.the death penalty
II.abortion restrictions
III.regulating commerce with Indian nations
IV.coining money

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III
B)  I and II
C)  II and III
D)  III and IV
E)  I, II, III, and IV

Question 5

What is meant by marble cake federalism?How is this different from layer cake federalism?How is it applied in modern politics?

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Question 6

A person who is charged with a crime in one state can flee to another state and be granted refugee status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What powers are given to the states under the Constitution?What powers are denied to the states?

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Question 8

The first major federalism decision by the Marshall Court was

Accepted Answer

A)  Marbury v. Madison.
B)  Gibbons v. Ogden.
C)  McCulloch v. Maryland.
D)  Martin v. Hunter's Lessee.
E)  Madison v. Marshall.

Question 9

Explain the doctrine of implied powers and its implications for public policy.

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Question 10

Interstate compacts

Accepted Answer

A)  were abolished by the Bush Administration.
B)  have not been particularly successful in helping states carry out their functions.
C)  can exist only between five or fewer states.
D)  allow you to transfer your driver's license from one state to another.
E)  are made between states and the federal government.

Question 11

Police powers are the basis for

Accepted Answer

A)  interstate commerce.
B)  federal sentencing guidelines.
C)  federal civil statutes.
D)  Medicaid.
E)  Massachusetts's universal health care system.

Question 12

In Gibbons v.Ogden,the U.S.Supreme Court
I.articulated an expansive view of congressional powers.
II.gave Robert Fulton the exclusive right to operate steamships on the Hudson River.
III. concluded that commerce should be given a broad definition.
IV.declared that the states had sole authority to regulate commerce.

Accepted Answer

A)  I only
B)  II and III
C)  I and II
D)  III and IV
E)  I and III

Question 13

How does the full faith and credit clause affect interstate relations?

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Question 14

The No Child Left Behind Act is an example of a redistributive policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Tenth Amendment provides for

Accepted Answer

A)  states' reserve or police powers.
B)  states' implied powers.
C)  concurrent state and federal powers.
D)  enumerated federal powers.
E)  taking private property for public purposes.

Question 16

According to the text,proponents of the 2010 immigration law in Arizona contend all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Arizona is fully within its rights to enact the legislation.
B)  Arizona can take action on issues that are not addressed by Congress.
C)  Arizona is better equipped at handling the modern immigration problem than the national government.
D)  this law addresses the specific needs of Arizona.
E)  the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of states' rights to immigration reform in similar cases.

Question 17

Cooperative federalism is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  a stronger, more influential national government.
B)  a stronger state government.
C)  a shift in power from national to state government.
D)  the increasing power of local government.
E)  the increasing power of both state and local governments.

Question 18

States' unwillingness to follow provisions of the health care reform laws put forth by Congress is an example of nullification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In McCulloch v.Maryland,the Supreme Court ruled that

Accepted Answer

A)  the necessary and proper clause gave Congress the power to charter a bank.
B)  states had the power to tax the federal government.
C)  the commerce clause expressly allowed Congress to charter a bank.
D)  the supremacy clause did not apply.
E)  it lacked the jurisdiction over the specifics of the case.

Question 20

All of the following were economic events that caused the Great Depression EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the stock market crash of 1929.
B)  a decline in the construction industry.
C)  bank failures becoming increasingly common across the country.
D)  the federal government overtaking the financial sector.
E)  rising automobile inventories.

Exam 3: Federalism

Which of the following were characteristic of the Great Society Program? I.Establishing Social Security II.Combating poverty III.Pitting governors against poor,African American citizens IV.Using federal grants to further national needs

A law declaring a citizen or a group of citizens guilty without a judicial trial is called

How are progressive federalism and new federalism similar and different?

What is meant by marble cake federalism?How is this different from layer cake federalism?How is it applied in modern politics?

A person who is charged with a crime in one state can flee to another state and be granted refugee status.

What powers are given to the states under the Constitution?What powers are denied to the states?

The first major federalism decision by the Marshall Court was

Explain the doctrine of implied powers and its implications for public policy.

Interstate compacts

Police powers are the basis for

How does the full faith and credit clause affect interstate relations?

The No Child Left Behind Act is an example of a redistributive policy.

The Tenth Amendment provides for

According to the text,proponents of the 2010 immigration law in Arizona contend all of the following EXCEPT

Cooperative federalism is characterized by

States' unwillingness to follow provisions of the health care reform laws put forth by Congress is an example of nullification.

In McCulloch v.Maryland,the Supreme Court ruled that

All of the following were economic events that caused the Great Depression EXCEPT