VA & U.S. Government - Unit 3: The Constitution and Federalism

Supporters of stronger state and local government believe in all of the following, EXCEPT

• Believe that clear limits are set in the Constitution regarding power of national government

• State and local governments are closer to the people and better reflect their unique needs and wishes

• Big government seen as heavy handed and a threat to individual liberty

• States should be able to tax what the federal government creates

Who are "Conservatives" and typically supporters of stronger state and local governments?

• Republicans

• Libertarians

• Tea Party Members

• All of the above

All of the following are duties of the Federalism, EXCEPT

• Allows different parties to be victorious in state, local, and national elections

• Lessen the risks of one party having a monopoly of political power on all levels

• Allows citizens greater influence in determining leadership at all levels

• Establishes the States as having more rights than the Federal Government

Which Supreme Court case "increased the federal power to regulate interstate commerce?

• Gibbons v. Odgen

• Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Kansas

• Marbury v. Madison

• Lopez v. U.S.

Which level of government often develop and test new laws?

• State and Local governments

• National government

• State government

• Local government

What is a plan that includes general goals and procedures called?

• Policy

• Amendment

• Law

• Articles

Which of the following are examples of the National Government demonstrating its power?

• Strengthened control of the food safety standards

• Strengthened control of the communications

• Testing students for basic skills, such as Every Student Succeeds Act

• All of the above

All of the following are privileges and immunities, EXCEPT

• You cannot be discriminated against by states that you are not a resident of

• You have the same rights as people who live in other states

• Non-residents can not vote, serve on jury, and will have to pay out of state tuition in other states

• Citizens are not allowed to owe property in multiple states

According to the map, which state relies most on Federal Aid?

• Louisiana

• New York

• California

• Florida

What percentage of states is needed in order to approve and add an amendment to the Constitution?

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 2/4

• All states