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4.4 - Differing Views About Federalism

Authored by William Willis

Social Studies

11th Grade

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4.4 - Differing Views About Federalism
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

sunshine law

terminal law

sunset law

criminal law

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

states' rights position

socialist position

nationalist position

conservative position

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Because federalism creates a two-party system it is easy for one political party to gain a dominant position.

Federalism has no impact on having a balanced political system.

Because the federal system tends to create several major political parties, it is difficult for one of the parties to gain a dominant position.

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

sunshine law

anticorruption law

sunset law

antitrust law

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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

Tax penalties for nonparticipation make American citizens more likely to participate.

Because elections are held just every four years, American citizens are eager to participate when the opportunity arises.

Because only national elections really affect their lives, Americans are motivated to participate in these few opportunities.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Congress use as the basis for its authority to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

the Fourteenth Amendment

the power to levy taxes

the commerce clause

the Nineteenth Amendment

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