Government Quiz 3

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In what system of government does the ultimate authority rest with the states or provinces? Confederal In a confederal system of government, the central government—created by a league of independent states—has what type of powers over the states? Limited What are the terms of authority in a federal political system? It is divided between the central government and constituent governments. Why did federalism serve as a practical solution to the main issue at the Constitutional Convention? It established a strong national government and retained state traditions and local power. Which is considered an enumerated power granted by the Constitution to the national government? The power to make uniform naturalization laws The Constitution grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its enumerated or expressed powers. What is this referred to as? The elastic clause What powers does the Constitution grant the national government because is a sovereign power among nations? Inherent powers The state of Alabama prohibits gambling, but the state of Ohio allows it. This is an example of what type of power? Police power No state is allowed to enter into a treaty on its own with another country. This is an example of which type of power? Prohibited power In Illinois, French cheese sold at a grocery store is subject to state taxes as well as a nationally imposed import tax. What is this an example of? Concurrent powers The supremacy clause of the Constitution serves to protect the authority of which of the following? The national government Which is the major goal of the Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution governing interstate relations? To extend to other states’ citizens the privileges and immunities of its own citizens. What was the decision in the Supreme Court Case, McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)? The federal government has implied powers. Which of the following was an issue before the Supreme Court in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)? Whether the power to regulate interstate commerce was a concurrent power.

Joshua is looking for cases to illustrate his argument that the Supreme Court has the power to limit the powers of the national government. Which case or historical events should he discuss? The Supreme Court’s ruling that the National Recovery Administration program was unconstitutional. Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished the institution of slavery? Thirteenth What does dual federalism emphasize? Separate spheres for federal and state authority The states and national government were distinct under dual federalism but mixed in their powers, responsibilities, and finances under which of the following? Cooperative federalism Jenna benefits from a state aid program designed to assist mothers with dependent children. The funding is provided by the national government for public assistance to mothers of young children with specific program requirements, but her state administers the funds. This is an example of what type of grant? Categorical grant Danny works for the State Department of Transportation in Ohio. He helps ensure that funds provided by the Federal Highway Administration go toward the most pressing transportation needs identified in his state. These funds are an example of which of the following? A block grant When the government raises funds through taxation or borrowing, and then spends these funds, it is implementing which of the following? Fiscal policy Which of the following is an example of a federal mandate? A law passed by Congress with standards for water quality that state and local governments must meet Devolution refers to what transfer of powers? From the national government to a state or local government Which president was responsible for the wave of devolution that was called "New Federalism"? Richard Nixon What portion of state and local revenue is provided by the federal government? About one-fifth

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