Question 1

Suppose Congress is attempting to pass a law that would require all manufacturing businesses in each state to adhere to a strict set of requirements, including cleanliness standards, gender equality in hiring practices, a higher minimum wage, and health benefits for part-time workers. The Supreme Court has ruled that this law violates the rights of the state to set such standards, since the cost of living and workforce differ from state to state. Which period of federalism is this decision best representative of?

Accepted Answer

A)   dual federalism
B)   national supremacy
C)   cooperative federalism
D)   marble-cake federalism

Question 2

What was the significance of the Supreme Court's decision on McCulloch v. Maryland?

Accepted Answer

A)   It devolved several powers of the national government to the states.
B)   It asserted the federal government's power over the states.
C)   It abolished the practice of slavery at the national level.
D)   It expanded the number of seats on the Supreme Court.

Question 3

The powers of the federal government that are specifically listed in Article I of the U.S. Constitution are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   enumerated powers
B)   concurrent powers
C)   federalist powers
D)   reserved powers

Question 4

How did the federal government originally begin to expand its power?

Accepted Answer

A)   by passing a series of social welfare programs
B)   by implementing a hefty income tax
C)   by establishing a national bank
D)   by creating a standing military

Question 5

The idea that the states retain certain powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government in Article I is reinforced by which part of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Article IV
B)   the Tenth Amendment
C)   the preamble
D)   Article I, Section 8

Question 6

What is the primary difference between enumerated powers and reserved powers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enumerated powers are granted to Congress, while reserved powers are those set aside for the president.
B)   Enumerated powers are stated in the Constitution as belonging to Congress, while reserved powers are those set aside for the states.
C)   Enumerated powers are those granted to the states in the Tenth Amendment, while reserved powers are powers shared by the states with Congress.
D)   Enumerated powers are not expressly granted by the Constitution, while reserved powers are stated directly in the Constitution.

Question 7

Why do you believe the Founders settled on a system of federalism, compared to the confederation of states under the Articles of Confederation?

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Question 8

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks caused the federal government to scale back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During the era of cooperative federalism, which action would Congress have been likely to take if a state law conflicted with a federal law?

Accepted Answer

A)   penalize that state by implementing higher taxes
B)   remove that state's representation in Congress
C)   assert exclusive control over the policy matter at hand
D)   jail representatives at the state level for violating federal law

Question 10

Why were the Founders likely wary of implementing a more unitary form of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   It would have given the central government too much power over the states.
B)   States would have retained too much of their sovereignty to be effective.
C)   It would not have been enough of a change from the Articles of Confederation.
D)   It would have allowed for mob rule to take over decisions made at the national level.

Question 11

In the United States, the federal government and the state and local governments share power with one another. In some instances, the federal government has powers that the state governments do not have and the states have power the federal government does not have, while in other instances the state and federal governments share power. This is an example of which system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   federalism
B)   unitarian
C)   confederation
D)   authoritarian

Question 12

Which type of program would be most popular during the current period of "new federalism"?

Accepted Answer

A)   a universal basic income program implemented at the federal level
B)   a program that enforces gender hiring and pay equity within every state
C)   a program that devolves power over entitlement qualifications to the states
D)   an increased federal minimum wage of $15 per hour for every state

Question 13

According to the Founders, what was the primary purpose of Article I of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   It would be a starting point for the federal government to expand its powers.
B)   It would be the limiting factor for the federal government, with states retaining most powers.
C)   It would be vague enough for the federal government to extend its reach without issue.
D)   It would limit state powers while granting all other authorities to the federal government.

Question 14

What is one drawback of the difference in wealth among the states?

Accepted Answer

A)   The housing market in some states is better than the housing market in others.
B)   Wealth disparities create competition for labor among the states.
C)   Taxable resources differ, leading to more or less money for government programs.
D)   Some states can provide better resources for their citizens than others.

Question 15

Explain the difference between the enumerated powers to the federal government in the Constitution and reserved powers. What are concurrent powers? Give some examples of each.

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Question 16

What is one problem that arises under a system of federalism that can make it difficult for the courts to make a lasting decision?

Accepted Answer

A)   The parameters of federalism are vague in some instances.
B)   The balance of federalism shifts constantly.
C)   The Supreme Court must be held to its standard of precedent.
D)   The people often indicate they want something different than before.

Question 17

Each year, Americans are required to pay taxes to their state government and to the federal government based on their personal income the previous year. This ability of the states and the federal government to collect taxes from its citizens is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   an enumerated power of Congress
B)   an implied power of the president
C)   a concurrent powers of the states and federal government
D)   a reserved power retained by the states

Question 18

For the first few decades since the Constitution was ratified, who had principal authority in America?

Accepted Answer

A)   George Washington
B)   the states
C)   the Supreme Court
D)   Congress

Question 19

Which aspect of federalism best accommodates diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)   the ability of the federal government to exert the doctrine of preemption
B)   the supremacy clause provision within the Constitution
C)   the power granted to local governments by the Constitution
D)   the reserved and concurrent powers granted to the states

Question 20

How does the full faith and credit clause uphold America's federalist system of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   It gives Congress the power to declare laws that preempt state laws.
B)   It prohibits states from making laws that conflict with federal laws.
C)   It guarantees that citizens are treated equally when in another state.
D)   It ensures stability in personal and business relations between states.

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The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks caused the federal government to scale back.

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