POLS 202 Ch 3

The source of implied powers under the U.S. Constitution is the ________ clause.

necessary and proper

A state government's authority to regulate the safety, health, and morals of its citizens is called ________ power.

police

In 1996, ________ carried a copy of the Tenth Amendment in his pocket as he campaigned for the presidency.

Bob Dole

A federal grant to states to assist in the building of new public schools is an example of a ________ grant.

Categorical

Which of the following statements about the structure of American federalism is true?

It has contributed to the longevity of the U.S. government by allowing many divisive policy decisions throughout American history to be made by states.

Using block grants to return power to the states was part of ________ during the Nixon (1969-1974) and Reagan (1981-1989) administrations.

New Federalism

What is one of the biggest problems with federal block grants?

There is a need to be sure that the states are following the precise regulations established by the federal government.

Disapproval of unfunded mandates is most common among those who want to

reduce the power of the federal government.

Federal officials seeking to give state officials more authority are most likely to support ________.

block grants

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) was important because it

established the supremacy of the national government in all matters affecting interstate commerce.

The specific powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution are called the ________ powers.

expressed powers

During most of the nineteenth century, Congress used it powers to ________ commerce.

facilitate

The United States, Canada, and Switzerland can all be described as ________ systems of government while France can be described as a ________ system of government.

federal; unitary

The form of federal assistance called ________ provides money to state governments with no strings attached.

general revenue sharing

Block grants are designed to

give the states considerable discretion in how the money should be spent.

In a federal system, governmental responsibilities are

shared by both state and federal authorities.

The full faith and credit clause of the Constitution requires

states to normally honor each other's public acts and legal decisions.

Which event was most influential in the rise of a more active national government?

the Great Depression

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution has been central in debates over same-sex marriage?

the full faith and credit clause

Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power under the U.S. Constitution?

the power to regulate commercial activity

Which level of government writes the majority of criminal laws?

the state governments

What clause in the U.S. Constitution affirms that national laws and treaties, made under the authority of the Constitution, are the supreme law of the land?

the supremacy clause

The constitutional idea of states' rights was strongest during which historical period?

the years immediately preceding the Civil War

By 1932, ________ percent of the labor force in the United States was unemployed.

25

Congressional grants paid for ________ percent of the development of an interstate highway after World War II.

90

________ powers exist when both state and national governments possess a certain level of authority.

Concurrent

________ is evidenced when national officials fund a project that is actually implemented in the states.

Cooperative federalism

What is the main purpose behind the privileges and immunities clause of Article IV?

It prevents states from discriminating against nonresidents.

Why was United States v. Lopez (1995) important?

It was the first time since the New Deal that the Supreme Court limited the power of Congress outlined under the commerce clause.

Who wrote the Supreme Court opinions in both McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)?

John Marshall

Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the U.S. Constitution?

Local governments are not mentioned in the Constitution.

The principle of ________ gives the federal government the power to override any state or local law in one particular area of policy.

Preemption

________ is evidenced when federal officials force state officials to implement more stringent water pollution regulations.

Preemption

________ was the first president to promote New Federalism.

Richard Nixon

A definitive role for the states in the American federal republic was preserved by the ________ Amendment.

Tenth

Advocates of limiting the powers of the national government justify their position by the ________ of the U.S. Constitution.

Tenth Amendment

Which of the following is the best example of a unitary system of government?

The federal government sets education policies for all schools.

What was the overall importance of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

The justices interpreted the delegated powers of Congress broadly, creating the potential for increased national powers.

What was one effect of dual federalism during the early republic?

The national government was spared the task of making difficult policy decisions, such as the regulation of slavery, because the states did it themselves.

Which of the following statements best describes the history of American federalism?

Throughout American history, there has been considerable debate about the allocation of responsibilities between the states and the federal government.

What is the purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

to limit the powers of the central government by establishing reserved powers for states and individuals