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(graph-number of federal and state and local government employees) Which of the following statements is reflected in the data chart?
The number of employees at the federal level has remained relatively constant while the number of state and local government employees increases.
Which of the following statements is the most accurate implication about the distribution of power between state, local, and federal government based on the line graph (graph-number of federal and state and local government employees) above?
Over time, the federal government has required state and local governments to take on more responsibilities as a result of federal mandates.
(passage- Randy E. Barnett, "why federalism matters") Which of the following statements is most consistent with the author's argument in the passage?
The federal system is best served by a federal government that has limited powers.
(passage- Randy E. Barnett, "why federalism matters") Which Founding Father would most likely agree with the author's perspective?
Thomas Jefferson
(passage- Randy E. Barnett, "why federalism matters") Which of the following constitutional provisions would the author site to support his viewpoint?
10th amendment
(passage- "an old whig," Anti-federalist number 46) which of the following statements is the most consistent with the author's argument
More significant constraints must be imposed on the legislative branch
(passage- "an old whig," Anti-federalist number 46) which of the following foundational documents best supports the author's argument?
Brutus 1
(passage- "an old whig," Anti-federalist number 46) based on the text, which of the following constitutional provisions would the author claim is the most essential?
10th amendment
(pol cartoon- we demand a paternity test) which of the following best describes the message in the political cartoon?
The scope of the federal government reaches far beyond the original intent of the constitution
(passage- "an old whig," Anti-federalist number 46) Which of the following Supreme Court cases is most relevant to the topic of the cartoon
McCulloch v. Maryland
The legislative process at the national level of government reflects the intent of the framers of the constitution to create a legislature that would be...
slow and deliberate in the law-making process
John Locke stated, "no one can be subjected to the political power of another, without his own consent" Which of the following ideas best describes Locke's idea of the purpose of government according to the quote?
to protect natural rights
Based on the different types of representative democracy, which of the following scenarios presents the most accurate description of pluralist democracy?
The NRA lobbies congress to oppose stricter gun control
in 1926 congress proposed an amendment to regulate child labor laws in an attempt to overstep state child labor laws. However, the motion failed, as the required number states did not ratify the amendment. Which of the following statements best describes this aspect of federalism in the U.S?
The sharing of power between states and the federal government constrains national policymaking
In the 1980's Candy Lightner and MADD organized a lobbying campaign to raise the legal drinking age to 21. Which of the following statements best describes the influence the movement had on the government?
The ability of the national government to influence state policy
Despite the fact that democrats led the early efforts to adopt block grants, it was the former republican majority in congress who expressed their clear preference for block grants to categorial grants. Which of the following statements best indicates the ideology behind the preference for block grants?
they want the federal government to exercise less authority over the states.
In 2015, every student succeeds act became law and overturned many of the underfunded national requirements under No Child Left Behind. ESSA allowed states to determine their own academic standards, with the approval of the Department of Education. Which of the following statements best describes the debate regarding the principle of federalism and government spending on public education?
The quality of education among the states is wide-ranging as a result go states' rights in federalism
Which of the following statements best describes the result of the Connecticut Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
Created a bicameral legislature where the House has representation based on population and the Senate had equal representation among the states.
Founding Father, James Madison, believed a large republic would have the best ability to control the "mischiefs of faction" and the best government would be one where power was divided between the States. Considering these beliefs, Which of the following would best describe the ideology of Madison at the time the Constitution was ratified.
Federalist
Which of the following procedures results in the addition of an amendment to the Constitution?
The Hous and the Senate pass a Constitutional Amendment Bill by a majority and the Supreme Court approves the bill
Which of the following statements best explains the impact of separation of powers and the checks and balances on the government?
Allow almost all groups some place in the political system where their demands for public policy can be heard
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 authorized the government to enforce ban of private school racial discrimination, as in, discrimination that was not stated-sponsored. Which enumerated power allowed congress to make the law?
Commerce clause
(chart- anti-federalist and federalist) comparison between Federalsit and anti-federalist views of government?
anti- favor weak central government and strong state gov
fed- favor a strong central and weak state gov
(chart- enhance federal power v enhance state power) Comparison of constitutional provisions?
enhance fed power- commerces clause
enhance state power- 10th amendment
(chart- McCulloch v Maryland and USA v Lopez) Compare court cases
McCulloch v Maryland- declared that congress had implied powers
USA v Lopez- Established limits to Congress' power under the commerce
clause
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an unconstitutional use of state power?
A state places a tax on foreign steel imports
Which of the following is considered a check that one branch of government makes on another branch in an attempt to balance out their powers?
The senate must approve the Presidents' Supreme Court nominees
Which of the following statements best explains the significance of Shay's rebellion on American History?
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were made the most apparent which lead to creation of the constitution
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