Checkpoint 3.00 Federalism (GOV)

Why did the Framers establish a federal system?

• To create a unitary system

• To balance national government with states' rights

• To grant all powers to the states

• To avoid a republican government

What powers have historically been recognized as naturally belonging to all governments?

• Expressed powers

• Implied powers

• Inherent powers

• Concurrent powers

What is required for extradition of a person charged with a crime?

• Extradition to the state where the crime occurred

• Extradition to any state

• Extradition to the national government

• Extradition to a foreign country

What is cooperative federalism?

• A system where states have all the power.

• A system where the national government has all the power.

• A system where national and state governments work together to address crises.

• A system where the Supreme Court makes all decisions.

What is the funding source for grants-in-aid?

• State taxes

• Federal income taxes

• International loans

• Private donations

What is the impact of fiscal federalism on state policies?

• It has no impact

• It influences state policies through spending and aid

• It only affects federal policies

• It only impacts international policies

What is a source of contention between the two levels of government mentioned in the text?

• Federal mandates

• State taxes

• Local elections

• National holidays

What happened to the number of people on welfare from 2001-2007?

• It decreased significantly

• It remained steady

• It increased dramatically

• It fluctuated wildly

What did the Affordable Care Act provide to Americans?

• New taxes

• New benefits and subsidies

• New regulations

• New insurance companies

What is one area where state and local governments are considered better suited to address issues?

• National defense

• Environmental issues

• Foreign policy

• Space exploration