4.4 - Differing Views About Federalism

Front

What is the term for a law that includes a provision setting an automatic end date for the law?

Back

sunset law

Front

In general, which position would you expect members of the Democratic Party to hold?

Back

nationalist position

Front

How does federalism affect the ability of a single political party to gain a dominant position?

Back

Because there are so many elected positions in a federal system, it would be very hard for a single party to gain a dominant position.

Front

What is the term for a law that prohibits officials from holding official meetings that are closed to the public?

Back

sunshine law

Front

Why does federalism increase the opportunities for American citizens to participate in politics?

Back

Elections on local, state, and national positions and issues occur frequently, giving people many opportunities to participate.

Front

The states' rights position would most likely be held by which of the following? a member of the Democratic party, a Marxist, a committed Socialist, a member of the Republican party

Back

a member of the Republican party

Front

What did Congress use as the basis for its authority to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Options: the Fourteenth Amendment, the power to levy taxes, the commerce clause, the Nineteenth Amendment

Back

the commerce clause

Front

Which position generally favors state and local governments taking the lead on dealing with public policy issues?

Back

states' rights position

Front

What is the term that means a course of action settled upon by a government?

Back

public policy

Front

Which position generally favors the federal government taking the lead on dealing with public policy issues?

Back

nationalist position