AP Gov: Chapter 3 Federalism *heather*

Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?

Funds provided by Congress to the states to enhance science instruction in a low-income area.

Which of the following cases involved the commerce clause?

Gonzales v. Raich and McCulloch v. Maryland

What two constitutional principles did McCulloch v. Maryland's decision establish?

1) implied powers 2) national supremacy

Which of the following is the best definition of federalism?

A constitutional agreement of power is distributed between a central government and state governments.

Which of these statements about the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland is correct?

A state government's action may not be limit the national government's actions.

Which side won the McCulloch v. Maryland?

McCulloch

Which of the following groups best represents a contemporary faction?

National Organization for Women

Which part of the Constitution contains limitations on state powers?

Tenth Amendment

Proponents of the "devolution revolution" argue that:

The authority of state governments should be expanded.

Which best describes the decision in Printz v. US?

The federal government cannot require state officials to perform federal functions.

Which of the following statements would Madison agree with?

The methods and means of eliminating factions are impractical.

How did the "necessary and proper" clause relate to the issue in McCulloch v. Maryland?

The national government claimed Congress had authority under the "necessary and proper" clause to create a bank even though the Constitution did not mention such a bank.

The following are four hypothetical congressional actions. Which does the Constitution allow, under the implied powers?

a) In order to maintain military strength, the Congress passes a law which allows the US to draft men into military service. d) A back log of cases clog the federal court system. In order to reduce the buildup, Congress creates a series of special courts to hear certain kinds of cases.

Why did the State of Maryland sue McCulloch?

because McCulloch refused to pay tax

The goal of the privileges and immunities clause is to keep states from discriminating against which of the following?

citizens of other states

In US v. Lopez, the Supreme Court scrutinized the use of which of the following powers as related of the possession of firearms in public schools?

commerce

The power to regulate immigration is best described as a(n) ___ power.

concurrent

What was the dominant form of federalism early in the history of the US?

dual

In cooperative federalism, the national government and the states share powers and ___.

policy assignments

Which of the following is a power specifically denied the states by the Constitution?

regulating interstate commerce

Who had created the Second Bank of the United States?

Congress

Which statement best describes the decision in Gibbons v. Ogden?

Congress can regulate activity that has a minimal impact on interstate commerce.

Which of the following best illustrates an action that a faction has taken that resulted in damaging the rights of other citizens?

White Supremacists marching in Charlottesville, Virginia, to protest the removal of Confederate statues