Federalism CC

Multiple Choice

What is federalism in the context of American government?

• A. The idea that the national government has all the power

• B. The idea that governmental power is divided between the national government and state governments

• C. The idea that state governments have no power

• D. The idea that the government is not divided into different levels

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between dual federalism and cooperative federalism?

• C. Dual federalism gives all power to the national government, while cooperative federalism gives all power to state governments

• D. There is no difference between dual federalism and cooperative federalism

• B. Dual federalism strictly divides power between state and national governments, while cooperative federalism encourages state governments to pursue nationally-defined goals

• A. Dual federalism encourages state governments to pursue nationally-defined goals, while cooperative federalism strictly divides power between state and national governments

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What is the basis of dual federalism and cooperative federalism in the US?

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D. The Declaration of Independence

B. The Executive Order by the President

C. The Supreme Court ruling

A. The Commerce Clause in the US Constitution

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What type of federalism is characterized by the national government setting up regulations and rules that the states must follow?

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C. New Federalism

D. Regulated federalism

B. Cooperative federalism

A. Dual federalism

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What is the purpose of block grants in the context of New Federalism?

• D. To give all power to the national government

• B. To strictly regulate state governments

• A. To give states discretion to decide what to do with federal money

• C. To encourage states to pursue nationally-defined goals

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What amendment to the US Constitution is often used to support the idea of New Federalism?

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What type of grants-in-aid require states to submit proposals in order to receive aid?

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B. Project grants

A. Formula grants

C. Categorical grants

D. Block grants

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What is the main way that the federal government encourages states and localities to pursue nationally-defined goals?

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A. Through regulated federalism

C. Through devolution

B. Through block grants

D. Through unfunded mandates

Multiple Choice

What is the current system of federalism in the US characterized by?

• A. Dual federalism with most of the government in the hands of the states

• D. Regulated federalism with no power given to the states

• B. Cooperative federalism with very little government regulation

• C. New Federalism with all power given to the national government