smartbook assignment chapter 2
Article, ___Section ____, grants Congress the right to tax and spend to promote general welfare
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Of all of Texas's constitutions, which one provided for a strong centralized government? Multiple choice question. 1845 1876 1861 1869
1869
Which of the following correctly identify an article of the Texas Constitution and the general topic it addresses?
Article XI: suffrage Article XVII: amending the Constitution
Advocates of gay marriage argued that Section 2 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which stated that no state must accept another state's definition of marriage, violated the ______ of the Constitution.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
How does the U.S. Constitution create a federal system?
It distributes power between the national and state governments.
Which of the following describes the Interstate Commerce Clause? Multiple select question. It has been used to prohibit restaurants from being segregated by race. Its meaning and application extends beyond commerce. It gives states ultimate control over what enters and leaves their borders. It relies on the strict definition of "interstate commerce" outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Its meaning and application have changed over time.
It has been used to prohibit restaurants from being segregated by race. Its meaning and application extends beyond commerce. Its meaning and application have changed over time.
Which of the following are true of Texas's 1861 constitution?
It prohibited the emancipation of slaves. It contained a provision to secede from the Union. It was essentially the same as the 1845 constitution.
What is characteristic of a federal system?
It provides for a balance of power and shared responsibilities between a national government and state governments
Which statement is accurate regarding amending state constitutions?
State constitutions are amended much more often than the national constitution.
Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause also referred to as the elastic clause?
The clause allows Congress to stretch its power to meet its needs.
Which of the following are reasons that voter turnout for constitutional amendments in Texas tends to be low?
Voters are not particularly interested in the amendments. Amendments are often placed on ballots in odd-numbered years, when there are no state-wide elections.
Which of the following are among the delegated and reserved powers of the states?
conduct local, state, and national elections protect property rights regulate banks and credit
The Interstate Commerce Clause is an article in the U.S. Constitution that gives ______ the exclusive power to regulate commerce between the states.
congress
The "marble cake" comparison is used to describe ______ federalism, which began in the 1930s.
cooperative
The model of federal-state relations in which the federal government began to supply money to state and local governments to provide assistance to citizens is known as ______.
cooperative federalism
What characteristics of the political culture in Texas are reflected in the current constitution of the state? Multiple select question. distrust of government desire to empower government to provide services conservatism faith in the federal system
distrust of government conservatism
The "layer cake" comparison is used to describe ______ federalism, which began in the 1800s. Multiple choice question.
dual
Under Article IV of the Texas Constitution, the executive branch consists of the ______.
governor attorney general comptroller of public accounts commissioner of the general land office lieutenant governor
The current Texas Constitution
is in line with voter's desires for decentralization. supports the idea of limited government. is compatible with the political climate of the state.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court provided a broad interpretation of the ______ Clause, giving Congress the authority to pass laws that it deemed appropriate so long as they are consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution.
necessary and proper
Under President Nixon, state governments were given more discretion in program administration and revenue sharing. The federal--state relationship during this time is referred to as ______.
new federalism
Under the principle of popular sovereignty, power rests with the ______.
people
The Due Process Clause requires states to ______. Multiple select question. provide protection for citizens in criminal proceedings include a Bill of Rights in their state constitutions treat all citizens equally follow certain rules and procedures tax and spend to promote the general welfare regulate intrastate commerce
provide protection for citizens in criminal proceedings treat all citizens equally follow certain rules and procedures
Constitution of 1876
reflected the traditionalistic/individualistic political culture of the state restricted the powers of the legislature reestablished many statewide and local elected offices
Article III of the Texas Constitution
sets the terms of office of members of the legislature. sets the qualifications for legislators. divides the legislature into two branches.
Fear of what led to the plural executive system that is used in Texas today? Multiple choice question. all elected officials strong executive authority strong legislative authority the power of the electorate
strong executive authority
All state constitutions contain articles relating to ______.
taxation and finance
In the American federal system, what structures how power is distributed within the national government as well as with and between the states?
the constitution
The Constitution gives the power to provide for copyrights to ______. Multiple choice question. the national government the state governments
the national government
Which of the following are general criticisms of the Texas Constitution? Multiple select question. unclear organization too flexible constant change not enough detail overly long
unclear organization constant change overly long
