CH3.2: Federalism & Grants

Federalism:
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How has the balance of power shifted between states and the federal government over time? Where is it today?

Multiple Choice

The Supremacy Clause states that 

• state laws are superior to federal laws
• federal laws are superior to state laws
• expressed powers are superior to implied powers
• Alabama is superior to Auburn

Multiple Choice

Which amendment protects the powers and rights of State Governments?

• 1st Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 9th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the court case McCulloch v. Maryland?

• It expanded the power of the federal government through the elastic and supremacy clauses

• It gave states more power by letting them tax the federal government

• It gave the federal government power over interstate commerce

• Its gave the supreme court the power of judicial review

Multiple Choice

Which provision of the constitution would Brutus most support?

• The necessary & proper clause

• The Supremacy clause

• The 10th amendment

• The preamble

Multiple Choice

How would you label the powers in Column 1?

• expressed

• reserved

• concurrent

• implied

Open Ended

How do you think the national and state governments interact?

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List one activity/policy that requires federal and state government cooperation.

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What are the pros and cons of allowing states to do different things with unemployment benefits?

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Which statements best fit your opinion?

• Education, unemployment, and welfare policies should be uniform across all states.

• States should be able to experiment with different policies on unemployment, welfare, and education.

Open Ended

If the federal government doesn't have formal power to regulate something, how do they get states to do what t

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Multiple Choice

The type of grants that can only be used for a specific purpose.

• Categorical

• Emergency

• Project

• Block

Multiple Choice

When the federal government gives money to state and local governments to solve a problem in any way they choose.

• block grant

• categorical grant

• project grant

• formula grant

Multiple Choice

When I visit Florida, I am able to drive a car in the state because I have a California Driver's License. Why is this allowed?

• federalism

• extradition

• full faith and credit

• dual federalism

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a federal mandate?

• A federal order imposed upon the states

• law relating to disputes among two or more individuals

• first step in the state admission procedure

• the reduction of regulations