Test 3 Chapter 4

The ___________ is the term researchers use to characterize the overall collection of national, state and local governments in the United States.

intergovernmental system

According to the text, political liberals fear stronger states' rights because it​

allowed inequality and supported racism.

The constitution ​expressly gives the federal government the power to _____________ within the states.

create a postal system

A notable trend in the backgrounds of recent presidents is experience as a

governor.

The Constitution explicitly recognizes

the national government and state governments.

Home rule is

the right of municipal governments to enact their own legislation in certain administrative areas

Since 1995 the Supreme Court has frequently​

​favored states' rights.

Federal government decision-making tends to be dominated by​

political and policy goals.

The national government has come to rely increasingly on its _______ power to shape state policies.

regulatory

Which of the following statements regarding the New Deal era is incorrect?

Congress temporarily claimed extra constitutional powers to meet the national emergency.

Which of the following is an incorrect description of the cooperative federalism model?

The functions and responsibilities of the national and state governments are clearly defined.

Formula grants and project grants are both types of _________ grants.

categorical

The Great Depression represented a shift away from __________ and toward __________.

dual federalism; cooperative federalism

By 2013, __________ grants consumed more than 50 percent of national government grants to the states.

education

Preclearance is the process of​

submitting redistricting plans to the Justice Department for approval.