Worksheets03. Domestic Policy Review 23-24 (Civics)
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
Which of these is not one of the three levels of Federal Government.
Federal
State
Local
Judicial
Which type of Federalism aims to decrease the role of Federal Government in order to decrease spending.
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federaliasm
Creative Federalism
New Federalism
Which type of Federalism is when State and Federal government are equal partners and make separate laws.
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federaliasm
Creative Federalism
New Federalism
Which type of Federalism blends responsibilities, but gives Federal Government more power.
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federaliasm
Creative Federalism
New Federalism
Which type of Federalism is when the Federal government uses the Necessary and Proper Clause to create Social Programs.
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federaliasm
Creative Federalism
New Federalism
What are the two greatest conflicts with the states when the Federal Government passes laws or creates Social programs that the states must follow?
States may have difficulty paying for these programs
States with a Republican party majority may have objections to Democratic party policies.
States may not have proper workers and institutions in place to incorporate policies
The Federal Government must raise taxes on states to fund the programs
The Federal Government may be challenged in the Supreme Court by unconstitutional policies
What are the two the biggest negative factors of a Laissez-Faire economic policy?
Businesses will act in unfair ways to establish monopolies
Social welfare polices were expanded causing more government spending
Increased tax rates on businesses decreased production and expansion of businesses
Social inequalities would develop, causing the rich to become richer and the poor to become poorer
How did minimal government interference on business regulations have a negative effect on the environment?
Businesses destroyed the land to mine for natural resources
Factories took up too much land and caused animal habitats to decrease
Businesses cared more about profits than paying to dispose of their waste properly
Workers created massive amounts of car pollution on their drive to work
What were the two large trusts that president Teddy Roosevelt broke up in order to improve conditions for workers and consumers?
Northern Securities Railroad Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Standard Oil
Walmart
JP Morgan Banking Company
What is the most significant positive and negative effect of increased government spending
Government buying more goods and services which means businesses hire more people.
Leads to increased government debt.
People may take advantage of social welfare programs
States lose power because the Federal government is in control of more state programs
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to measure which of the following?
Income inequality
Economic growth
Unemployment rate
Inflation
What does the social security system allow citizens to do?
Receive a large refund check during tax seasons
Retire after 10 years of working and paying taxes
Collect money if they are injured at work
Allow socialism to exist in a democratic society in a secure way
What are the two types of public assistance programs provided by the Federal Government?
Social welfare programs such as SSI and SNAP
Social antitrust programs such as the Clayton and Sherman antitrust act
Social Insurance programs such as workers comp and unemployment
Social protection programs such as the environmental protection and ATF agencies
Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the
President and the Vice President
US Senate and US House of Representatives
national and state levels of government
three branches of the federal government
What is the main function of the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
Protects Americans from losing their savings in the event of bank failures
It is an agency that protects investments in the stock market
It allows corporations to borrow money for very low interest rates
It allows businesses to get insurance on their investments in case the stock market crashes
What was the main purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
to allow the government to use labor unions to weaken powerful corporations
to authorize the government to gain controlling ownership in large companies
to authorize the government to pursue legal proceedings to break up monopolies
to allow the government to pursue legal action against the workers within monopolies
Based on the excerpt and your own knowledge, the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 was created in order to do what?
limit the rights of corporations to diversify their stock.
protect the consumer from fraudulent claims and advertising.
prevent businesses from using loopholes to create monopolies and protected labor unions
determine which businesses operate as illegal one-seller marketplaces.
What impact did the "supremacy clause" have on the states?
It established that state judges were supreme over federal judges
It declared the supremacy of the Bill of Rights over other amendments
It required that states to recognize the legal priority of the federal Constitution and federal laws over any state laws
It allowed states to challenge any state laws due to the "necessary and proper" clause
"Laissez-Faire Economics" is a phrase that means...
Government should not interfere with the economy.
Welfare and Social Security are necessary for Capitalism to work.
Government should break up businesses that treat their workers unfairly.
Let the good times roll.
How has the clause been used to impact the relationship between federal and state governments?
It has allowed the expansion of state power.
It has increased the role of the federal government.
It has restricted the ability of Congress to respond to the needs of the people.
It has been used to justify the interference of state government into foreign affairs.
How does competition in an economy make things better for workers and consumers?
Workers will threaten businesses with strikes, boycotts and protests if they aren't paid more than their competitors
Businesses will buy their competitors businesses to create monopolies
Expensive products won't be purchased by consumers because they are always looking for the cheapest options
Businesses will compete with each other for the best workers by paying higher wages and to have the best products at the lowest prices
What is a progressive tax rate? Who does it affect the most?
This tax is the same for everyone. It affects poorer people much more because it will take a larger portion of their income.
This is a tax that is collected by both states and the Federal government. It affects people that work in multiple states because they will pay more taxes.
This tax rate increases as you make more money. This affects richer people more, and poorer people much less.
It is a tax that government workers do not have to pay. It affects them because it encourages citizens with important skills to apply for government jobs.
Why was the Interstate Commerce Act so important?
It regulated interstate highways that were important to the large trucks that carried food across the country
It regulated railroad companies, and trains were the most used mode of trade and transportation at this time
It allowed the government to tax goods that traveled between states
It allowed the government to pass laws that the states had to follow in order to keep highways and interstates safe for drivers
Why are some monopolies allowed to exist, so long as they are classified as a "natural monopoly"
It is cheaper for consumers if only one business provides the service, but they are heavily regulated.
The businesses are owned by the states and are allowed because of Cooperative Federalism
They use loopholes in the antitrust system because they replenish the natural resources that they use to operate their business
They pay much higher taxes and contribute to the social welfare system so the government allows them to have a monopoly
What can the government do to allow more money to be in people's pockets, which means they will end up buying more goods and service, which then means businesses must hire more people.
Lower taxes
Increase Federal spending
Abolish the minimum wage
Increase regulations on businesses
What factor made it most difficult for workers to improve their lives without the government passing regulations?
Without social welfare programs it was impossible for the homeless to find jobs
Government agencies to train workers did not exist, so workers could not learn skills that would help them get better jobs?
All businesses refused to pay workers fair wages, so workers had to either take low pay or have no job at all.
Workers were not allowed to strike or hold protests because it was not protected by the Constitution.
Which of the following actions does not fall under the category of fiscal policy?
Increasing taxes on the wealthy
Providing more funding for the military
Increasing the DEA's budget
Raising the minimum wage
What is a regressive tax rate? Who does it affect the most?
This tax is the same for everyone. It affects poorer people much more because it will take a larger portion of their income.
This is a tax that is collected by both states and the Federal government. It affects people that work in multiple states because they will pay more taxes.
This tax rate increases as you make more money. This affects richer people more, and poorer people much less.
It is a tax that government workers do not have to pay. It affects them because it encourages citizens with important skills to apply for government jobs.
