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Federalism Practice Questions Barron’s
Which of the following represents the theoretical definition of federalism?
A. Division of power between the federal government and state governments
B. A strict separation of power between the federal government and the state governments
C. A division of power between the federal government and state governments where the power emanates from the states
D. A singular relationship that is characterized by control emanating one way from a central government
Answer
• A. Division of power between the federal government and state governments
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Advocates of a strong federal system believe in all of 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
Answer
D. Local leaders are more suited to solve problems than national leaders
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 interests 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 interests 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 a government
Answer
B. Local governments will maintain their authority and will be able to care for their citizens
All the following Supreme Court cases dealt with the issue of federalism EXCEPT
A. Gibbons v OgdenB. Marbury v Madison C. McCulloch v Maryland D. Barron v BaltimoreE. Fletcher v Peck
Answer
B. Marbury v Madison
The constitutional provision used in the Supreme case McCulloch v. Maryland was:I. the necessary and proper clauseII. The supremacy clauseIII. the interstate commerce clause
A. I onlyB. II onlyC. I and II onlyD. II and III onlyE. I, II, and III
Answer
C. I and II only
The constitutional basis of dual federalism can be found in:
A. The “necessary and proper” clauseB. The Tenth AmendmentC. The elastic clauseD. The implied power provisionE. The enumerated powers
Answer
B. The Tenth Amendment
Which general area of policy is generally left up to the states?
A. Foreign policy B. Military policyC. Relations among the several statesD. Health and welfareE. immigration
Answer
D. Health and welfare
Which general are of policy is generally left up to the central government?
A. HealthB. Interstate commerceC. EducationD. PoliceE. Voting requirements
Answer
B. Interstate commerce
Which kind of federalism best describes an autonomous relationship between the states and national government?
A. Cooperative federalismB. Creative federalismC. Layer cake federalism D. Fiscal federalismE. Marble cake federalism
Answer
C. Layer cake federalism
All of 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 a greater cooperation between the federal and state governments
Answer
D. The national government exercises its power independently from state governments
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 programs
A. I onlyB. II onlyC. I and III onlyD. I and II onlyE. I, II, and III
Answer
D. I and II only
Which historical period represents the introduction of competitive federalism?
A. The Civil War B. The New DealC. World War IID. The Great SocietyE. The 1970s and 1980s
Answer
E. The 1970s and 1980s
Which type of federalism is characterized by a pattern of competitive grants?
A. Dual federalismB. Cooperative federalismC. Fiscal federalism D. Creative FederalismE. Marble cake federalism
Answer
C. Fiscal federalism
Which of the following best represents the components of fiscal federalism?I. the passage of funded mandatesII. The passage of revenue sharing measuresIII. The passage of categorical grants
A. I onlyB. II onlyC. III onlyD. I and III onlyE. I, II, and III
Answer
E. I, II, and III
An alternative developed by the federal government that places the primary fiscal responsibility on the states was:
A. Revenue sharingB. Project grants C. Formula grantsD. Unfunded mandates E. Reimbursement grants
Answer
D. Unfunded mandates
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 ActB. Motor Voter Registration ActC. Clean Air ActD. Clean Water ActE. Crime Bill
Answer
B. Motor Voter Registration Act
Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan’s 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 mandatesD. The downsizing of the federal
government E. A decrease in the defense budget
Answer
D. The downsizing of the federal government
Which of the following provisions of the Republican Contract with America addresses the issue of federalism?I. term limits constitutional amendmentII. Balanced budget constitutional amendmentIII. Welfare reform act
A. I onlyB. II onlyC. III onlyD. I and II onlyE. II and III only
Answer
E. II and III only