AP Government 1.7: Relationship between States and Federal Gov

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Which of the following powers allows both the federal and state governments to make policies involving taxation? Concurrent powers, Reserved powers, Implied powers, Enumerated powers

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Concurrent powers

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Powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution (coin money, declare war, etc)

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Enumerated powers

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Powers belonging to federal government that are hinted at through the necessary and proper clause.

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Implied

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Powers that are kept for the states

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Reserved

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Concurrent powers have which of the following effects on the United States political system?

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They make it possible for the states and the national government to simultaneously exercise influence in the same areas of public policy.

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Which of the following is a method by which Congress is likely influencing state policy being depicted in the cartoon? Unfunded mandates, Selective incorporation, Legislative oversight, Block grants

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Unfunded mandates

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Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the political cartoon? State governments have used the Tenth Amendment to override the federal government’s mandates. State governments are unwilling to share their budgetary surpluses with other states. State governments prefer federal funding but do not want federal oversight over how the money is spent. The fiscal irresponsibility of state governments has led to increased federal regulation on their budgetary priorities.

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State governments prefer federal funding but do not want federal oversight over how the money is spent.

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Which of the following policies would the states most likely prefer according to the political cartoon? Federal mandates, Regulatory preemption, Block grants, Categorical grants

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Block grants