POLS Chapter 3 Questions-2

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1 . Which statement about federal and unitary systems is most accurate? B. In a federal system, the constitution allocates powers between states and federal government; in a unitary system, powers are lodged in the national government. 2 . Which statement is most accurate about the sources of revenue for local and state governments? A. Taxes generate well over one-half the total revenue of local and state governments. 3 . What key constitutional provisions define the scope of authority of the federal and state governments? The tenth amendment, the Bill of Rights, and civil rights amendments. 4 . What are the main functions of federal and state governments? The federal government makes policies and laws on a national level and can impose taxes on the country while state governments can do similar things like tax and make laws, but they cannot make treaties with other countries. The federal government also has supremacy over the state governments. 5 . In McCulloch v. Maryland , the Supreme Court invoked which provisions of the constitution? C. necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause 6 . Which statement about new federalism is not true? D. President Reagan was able to promote new federalism consistently throughout his administration. 7 . Which is not a merit of cooperative federalism? C. Cooperative federalism respects the traditional jurisdictional boundaries between states and the federal government. 8 . What are the main differences between cooperative federalism and dual federalism? Cooperative federalism erodes the jurisdictional boundaries between the states and national government and under dual federalism the states and national government exercise exclusive authority in distinctly delineated spheres of jurisdiction. 9 . What were the implications of McCulloch v. Maryland for federalism? McCulloch v. Maryland established the doctrine of implied powers, meaning the federal government can create policy instruments deemed necessary and appropriate to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities. The case also affirmed the principle of national supremacy embodied in Article VI of the Constitution, namely, that the Constitution and legitimate federal laws trump state laws.

10 . Which statement about federal grants in recent decades is most accurate? B. The amount of federal grant money going to states has steadily increased since the 1960s. 11 . Which statement about unfunded mandates is false? D. New federalism promotes the use of unfunded mandates. 12 . What does it mean to refer to the carrot of grants and the stick of mandates? Congress forcing states to adopt certain laws in order to receive federal funds, like when the government threatened the states with lessened federal funding for highways unless they increased the drinking age to 21. 13 . Which statement about immigration federalism is false? A. The Arizona v. United States decision struck down all Arizona’s most restrictive provisions on undocumented immigration. 14 . Which statement about the evolution of same-sex marriage is false? C. United States v. Windsor legalized same-sex marriage in the United States. 15 . Which statement about venue shopping is true? D. None of the statements are correct. 16 . What does venue shopping mean? A strategy in which interest groups select the level and branch of government (legislature, judiciary, or executive) they calculate will be most advantageous for them. 17 . Which of the following is not a benefit of federalism? B. Federalism encourages economic equality across the country. 18 . Describe the advantages of federalism. Since our federal system creates two levels of government with the capacity to take action, failure to attain a desired policy goal at one level can be offset by successfully securing the support of elected representatives at another level. Thus, individuals, groups, and social movements are encouraged to actively participate and help shape public policy. 19 . Describe the disadvantages of federalism. Federalism can trigger a race to the bottom, meaning states compete to attract business by lowering taxes and regulations, leading states to reduce workplace regulations and social benefits for employees and it can obstruct federal efforts to address national problems.

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