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Section 3.4: The National Government & the States

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to have a republican government?

a)

A government that is run by Republicans

b)

A government that is representative

c)

A government that is anti-democratic

d)

A government that is under the Articles of Confederation

2.

Which is NOT a responsibility the national government holds in regard to the States?

a)

Ensure each has a republic government

b)

Make war and keep peace

c)

Respect territorial integrity & admit new States

d)

Elect State governors

3.

Which of the following would warrant the involvement of the National Government in a State's government?

a)

An attack by a foreign power

b)

A massive political march

c)

A crime spree

d)

A devastating tornado

4.

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1897?

a)

It created a set of procedures and rules for attaining Statehood

b)

It allowed selected areas of the Northwest Territory to become States

c)

It provided clear laws and procedures for commerce within the Northwest Territory

d)

It allowed settlers to take ownership of lands held by Native Americans

5.

Which is NOT a step in the admission process for new states?

a)

The Enabling Act to create a state Constitution

b)

State Constitution goes for a popular vote

c)

Act of Admission grants Statehood

d)

The Supreme Court approves of the grant of Statehood

6.

What are grants-in-aid programs for?

a)

A way for the States to help the national government

b)

A way for the national government to help the States

c)

A way for the States to give money to the citizens

d)

A way for the national government to help foreign countries

7.

Which type of grant is used for broad purposes like Social Services, Transportation, and Education?

a)

Project Grants

b)

Block Grants

c)

Categorical Grants

d)

Scholarship Grants

8.

Which type of grant is used for closely defined purposes such as the construction of airports, school lunches, and senior centers?

a)

Block Grants

b)

Project Grants

c)

Categorical Grants

d)

Scholarship Grants

9.

Which type of grant is used for individual needs such as research, innovative educational programs, and libraries?

a)

Block Grants

b)

Categorical Grants

c)

Project Grants

d)

Scholarship Grants

10.

What are interstate compacts?

a)

agreements among States and foreign states

b)

treaties among States and foreign states

c)

treaties among the national government and states

d)

a confederation of states

11.

What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

a)

requires the States to respect each other's public acts, records, and judicial decisions

b)

requires States to select a type of faith

c)

requires States to each have an established bank

d)

requires States to each have treaties with each other

12.

What does the term "public acts" mean under the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

a)

acts undertaken in a public place

b)

acts recorded in a public place

c)

the laws of a country

d)

the laws of a State

13.

What is the purpose of the extradition law?

a)

to create a single, unified system of American justice

b)

to ensure that different States have similar criminal and civil laws

c)

to avoid misuse of State laws and resources

d)

to prevent fugitives from escaping justice

14.

Which of the following could be described as an unreasonable distinction under the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

a)

a politician cannot run for office unless he or she has lived in the State for a whole year

b)

an out-of-state resident must pay higher tuition for an in-state public university

c)

in-state workers are hired before out-of-state employees

d)

in-state residents must pay taxes to raise money for the management of State game lands