Constitution II P3

What is the primary characteristic of Dual Federalism?

• The federal and state governments share powers and responsibilities.

• The federal and state governments operate independently in their own areas of public policy.

• The federal government has more power than the state governments.

• The state governments have more power than the federal government.

Which type of federalism is characterized by the federal government providing funds to states with few restrictions on how the money is spent?

• Categorical Grants

• Block Grants

• Unfunded Mandates

• Fiscal Federalism

What is the main goal of New Federalism?

• To increase the power of the federal government.

• To return certain powers to the state governments.

• To eliminate the federal government.

• To create a single national government.

Which of the following best describes Cooperative Federalism?

• A system where the federal and state governments work together to solve problems.

• A system where the federal government dictates all policies.

• A system where state governments have complete autonomy.

• A system where local governments have more power than state governments.

What are Concurrent Powers?

• Powers that are exclusively held by the federal government.

• Powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments.

• Powers that are exclusively held by state governments.

• Powers that are held by local governments.

Which of the following is an example of Fiscal Federalism?

• The federal government imposing regulations without providing funding.

• The federal government providing funds to states for specific purposes.

• The federal government allowing states to operate independently.

• The federal government taking over state responsibilities.

What is Devolution in the context of federalism?

• The transfer of powers from state governments to the federal government.

• The transfer of powers from the federal government to state governments.

• The elimination of state governments.

• The creation of new federal agencies.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Unfunded Mandates?

• The federal government provides full funding for state programs.

• The federal government requires states to implement certain policies without providing funding.

• States voluntarily adopt federal policies.

• States receive block grants for implementing federal policies.

What distinguishes Categorical Grants from other types of federal funding?

• They are given with no specific purpose.

• They are given for specific, narrowly defined purposes.

• They are given to support state autonomy.

• They are given to local governments only.

Which of the following best describes Federalism?

• A system where all power is held by the national government.

• A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments.

• A system where regional governments have complete control.

• A system where local governments are more powerful than the national government.