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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is federalism?
A system where the national government holds all the power
A system where state governments hold all the power
A system where power is divided between a central authority and regional governments
A system where international bodies govern local regions
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which Constitutional amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people?
4th Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
12th Amendment
- 3. Categorize
Drag & drop each item into its correct group.
(a) Enumerated , (b) Concurrent , (c) ReservedMaintain law & order
Conduct elections
Create marriage laws
Maintain public education
Collect taxes
Punish criminals
Declare war
Regulate interstate commerce
Coin money
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a power denied to both federal and state governments?
The power to tax
The power to coin money
The power to pass ex post facto laws
The power to regulate commerce
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution require?
States must honor the laws and court decisions of other states
States must provide financial assistance to other states in times of need
The federal government must ensure equal funding for all states
State governments must share tax revenues with the federal government
- 6. Multiple Choice
The "necessary and proper" clause in the Constitution is often used to justify which of the following?
The creation of local governments
Implied powers of the federal government
The right to free speech
The power of states to nullify federal laws
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the primary issue in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
Whether the state of Maryland could tax the national bank.
Whether Congress had the power to regulate interstate commerce.
Whether Congress could establish a national bank.
Whether the President could veto laws passed by the states.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which clause of the Constitution was central to the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
Commerce Clause
Due Process Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which constitutional principle was upheld in McCulloch v. Maryland?
The principle of states' rights.
The supremacy of federal law over state law.
The right of states to regulate federal institutions.
The requirement for Congress to receive state approval for federal laws.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What type of federalism is described by the term “dual federalism”?
A system where the state and federal governments work together to implement policy
A system where the state and federal governments are equally powerful, but operate independently
system where states have the power to veto federal laws
A system where international law supersedes state law
- 11. Multiple Choice
The shift from "dual federalism" to "cooperative federalism" in the United States occurred primarily during which historical period?
Revolutionary War
Civil War
Great Depression
Civil Rights Movement
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which term refers to a system in which both state and national governments are involved in the same areas of policy-making?
Layer cake federalism
Dual federalism
Cooperative federalism
New Federalism
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which term refers to the financial relationship between the federal and state governments?
Fiscal Federalism
Dual federalism
Cooperative federalism
New Federalism
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which concept refers to the federal government providing money to state governments without specific guidelines on how it should be spent?
Mandatory grants
Categorical grants
Discretionary grants
Block grants
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is a categorical grant?
Federal funds given to states with strict rules on how they are spent
Federal funds given to states with no spending conditions
Funds that states must return if not used within the fiscal year
State taxes collected by the federal government
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between block grants and categorical grants?
Block grants can be used for any purpose, while categorical grants must be used for specific purposes
Categorical grants are larger than block grants
Block grants require matching funds from the states, while categorical grants do not
Block grants are only given to wealthy states
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a key goal of the "New Federalism" movement?
Expand federal powers over commerce
Return more power and responsibilities to state governments
Strengthen the role of the federal judiciary in state matters
Centralize power in the federal government
- 18. Multiple Choice
What term is used to describe the process where powers are transferred from the federal government to state governments?
Centralization
Nationalization
Reconstruction
Devolution
- 19. Multiple Choice
What was the main issue in U.S. v. Lopez (1995)?
Whether the federal government could regulate local school curricula.
Whether states could prohibit the use of drugs and alcohol on school property.
Whether Congress had the authority to pass the Gun-Free School Zones Act under the Commerce Clause.
Whether the President could veto state gun laws.
- 20. Multiple Choice
How did U.S. v. Lopez impact Congress's power under the Commerce Clause?
It expanded Congress's authority over interstate commerce.
It allowed Congress to regulate any activity that affects the economy.
It gave Congress the power to control state-level education policies.
It limited Congress's ability to regulate non-economic activities under the Commerce Clause.
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