AP Review Quiz 3: 4/26

Which court case is associated with the establishment of the supremacy of the national government in the context of federalism?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

During which period did Cooperative Federalism, often symbolized by a "Marble Cake," become prominent?

• Post-Civil War

• Post-World War II

• Post-New Deal

• Post-Reagan Revolution

What type of federal grant provides states with funding for specific purposes defined by federal law?

• Block Grants

• Categorical Grants

• Devolution Grants

• Mandate Grants

Which type of federal grant is characterized by less oversight and more flexibility for states in terms of spending?

• Categorical Grants

• Block Grants

• Formula Grants

• Project Grants

What is an example of a crossover sanction?

• Title IX of the Civil Rights Act

• No Child Left Behind Act

• National Drinking Age

• Devolution via Block Grants

Which unfunded mandate requires states to comply with federal guidelines without receiving federal funds to cover costs?

• Title IX

• No Child Left Behind

• Drinking Age

• Devolution

What aspect of political socialization is influenced by demographic features?

• Economic policies

• Voting behavior

• Foreign policy preferences

• Media consumption

What does federalism refer to in the context of the US Constitution?

• The division of power between the national and state governments

• The process of electing representatives

• The rights of the federal government only

• The checks and balances system

Which of the following best reflects the principle of Dual Federalism?

• The federal government taking the lead in national defense and foreign policy, while states handle education and transportation.

• Both state and federal governments working together on transportation projects.

• The federal government setting education standards that all states must follow.

• States and the federal government sharing the costs of healthcare equally.

What fraction of state legislatures must agree to a proposed amendment for that amendment to be ratified into the constitution?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3