POLS 1 – Quiz 3

In ________, the Supreme Court reinterpreted the commerce clause, changing it from a check on national power to a source of national power. 1865 1915 1937 1973 1981

What was a major reason that the slogan "states' rights" became tarnished in the 1950s and 1960s? It had been used to advocate for a series of home-rule policies that cost thousands of people their jobs. It had been used by southern opponents of the civil rights movement to support racial segregation. It had been used by religious organizations to increase federal spending on faith-based initiatives. It had been used by antiwar activists to protest against increases in military spending. It had been used by supporters of the civil rights movement to oppose racial segregation.

In 1996, ________ carried a copy of the Tenth Amendment in his pocket as he campaigned for the presidency. Bill Clinton Ross Perot Ralph Nader Bob Dole George W. Bush

When was the era of dual federalism according to the authors of the text? from the ratification of the Constitution until the end of the Civil War from the ratification of the Constitution until the New Deal from the Civil War until World War II from the New Deal until the 1960s from the 1970s until 1992

A federal grant to states to assist in the building of new public schools is an example of a ________ grant. categorical formula block general revenue new federalism

During the era of dual federalism, what was the primary goal of the federal government's domestic policies? to promote competition between the states to assist the development of commercial activity between and among the states to protect citizens from the abuses of state governments to keep the states from going to war with each other to provide educational opportunities to all citizens

The number of categorical grants in the United States increased dramatically during the ________. Civil War Progressive Era 1950s 1960s 1980s

The privileges and immunities clause of Article IV is also referred to as the ________. Bill of Rights federalism clause vesting clause comity clause dual sovereignty clause

Disapproval of unfunded mandates is most common among those who want to reduce the power of the federal government. increase the scope of federal regulations. exercise a strong principle of preemption. return to the days of national supremacy. eliminate the principle of home rule.

How did the traditional system of dual federalism establish a "commercial republic"? The federal government passed laws forbidding any regulation of capitalism. The function of the federal government was to promote and assist commerce. Dual federalism established property-holding requirements for federal officeholders. The federal government was originally designed to regulate and control the marketplace. The federal government sold many natural resources from publicly owned lands.

What is one of the biggest problems with federal block grants? There is a need for greater accountability in how the funds are actually spent by the states. There is a need to be sure that the states are following the precise regulations established by the federal government. There is a need to make sure the grants do not violate the commerce clause of the Constitution. Republican administrations have been unwilling to allow block grants. States have been unwilling to accept any funding from the federal government.

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution has been central in debates over same-sex marriage? the full faith and credit clause the necessary and proper clause the privileges and immunities clause the interstate commerce clause the establishment clause

Which of the following statements about the structure of American federalism is true? It has contributed to the longevity of the U.S. government by allowing many divisive policy decisions throughout American history to be made by states. It has contributed to the longevity of the U.S. government by forcing every state to develop in exactly the same way. It has contributed to the longevity of the U.S. government by not allowing states to make divisive policy decisions at any point in American history. It caused the Civil War to be fought decades before it would have been under a unitary system. It has had almost no effect on the stability and functioning of U.S. government.

Under the traditional system of American federalism, most of the federal governing in the United States was done by . state governments the federal government local governments both federal and local governments both local and state governments

A definitive role for the states in the American federal republic was preserved by the ________ Amendment. First Fifth Ninth Tenth Sixteenth

During most of the nineteenth century, Congress used it powers to ________ commerce. regulate facilitate limit corrupt prohibit

Using block grants to return power to the states was part of ________ during the Nixon (1969-1974) and Reagan (1981-1989) administrations. the New Deal the Great Society New Federalism the New Frontier the Third Way

Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power under the U.S. Constitution? the power to declare war the power to coin money the power to regulate commercial activity the power to impeach federal officials the power to tax imports and exports

The specific powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution are called the ________ powers. implied expressed sovereign executive absolute

________ compels state officials to obey costly federal regulations, but does not reimburse those costs. A grant-in-aid A preemption An unfunded mandate A block grant General revenue sharing

Which of the following statements about federal grants-in-aid is FALSE? Spending on federal grants-in-aid has increased dramatically since 1990. The federal grants-in-aid authorized during the 1960s announced national purposes much more strongly than did earlier grants. One of the most expensive federal grants-in-aid programs is Medicaid. During the 1960s, the number of categorical grants increased significantly. Spending on federal grants-in-aid has decreased dramatically since 1970.

Which of the following is true about the Southern Manifesto? it was written in 1845. Southern officials declared that their states were not bound by Supreme Court decisions outlawing racial segregation. it argued in favor of national government power. The doctrine of states' rights was declared null and void. The Tenth Amendment was basically rendered useless.

The Defense of Marriage Act was struck down, in part, by the Supreme Court justices in ________. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius Windsor v. United States Bush v. Gore

Which of the following statements about federalism in America is true? The framers resolved all federalism debates at the Philadelphia Convention. In recent decades, Americans have become more distrustful of state governments than the federal government. Each generation of Americans has a different view of federalism. In recent decades, the justices of the Supreme Court have favored federal power over state power. Americans are more amenable to federal power today than in the 1960s.

Which of the following statements is true about the Defense of Marriage Act? The Defense of Marriage Act was passed in 1996. The members of Congress who voted for it wanted to express their support for same-sex marriage. The Act stipulates that the federal government will recognize same-sex marriage. The Act stipulates that states have to recognize same-sex marriage. The Act stipulates that same sex-marriage partners are eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits.

The principle of ________ gives the federal government the power to override any state or local law in one particular area of policy. cooperative federalism grant-in-aid preemption dual federalism home rule

Why were attempts by Congress to regulate child labor and factory conditions in local workplaces struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional in the late nineteenth century? Regulating local workplaces was perceived to be inconsistent with the full faith and privileges clause of the Constitution. Regulating local workplaces was perceived to violate the Twenty-First Amendment to the Constitution. Regulating local workplaces was perceived to violate the comity clause of the Constitution. Regulating local workplaces was beyond the scope of understanding of interstate commerce at the time and was, therefore, perceived to be an unconstitutional exercise of power by the federal government. Regulating local workplaces was perceived to violate the strongly held value of regulated federalism.

The form of federal assistance called ________ provides money to state governments with no strings attached. New Federalism general revenue sharing block grants unfunded mandates categorical grants

The constitutional idea of states' rights was strongest during which historical period? the years immediately preceding the Civil War Reconstruction the 1910s the Great Depression the 1960s

Why was United States v. Lopez (1995) important? It was the first time since the New Deal that the Supreme Court limited the power of Congress outlined under the commerce clause. It was the first time that the Court had used the Tenth Amendment to limit the power of Congress. The Court found that citizens could not bring racial discrimination suits against state governments. The Court found the line-item veto unconstitutional. The Court gave a broad interpretation of the commerce clause that expanded the power of the federal government over the states.

Which event was most influential in the rise of a more active national government? the War of 1812 the Civil War World War I the Great Depression the Cold War

The ability to charter banks is an example of a ________ power. reserved concurrent state national police

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's trend in interpreting federalism since the mid-1990s? The Court has slowly granted the national government more power over the states. The Court has limited the power of the national government over the state governments. The Court has repeatedly declined to hear federalism cases, arguing that they are political questions. The Court has granted the states more access to sue the national government in federal courts. The Court has dramatically limited the ability of states to sue the national government in federal courts

The full faith and credit clause of the Constitution requires the federal government to accept a state's outstanding debt at the time of ratification. the federal government to accept the outstanding federal debt accumulated under the Articles of Confederation. states to normally honor each other's public acts and legal decisions. states, but not the federal government, to run a balanced budget. the federal government, but not states, to run a balanced budget.