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Get faster at matching terms Terms in this set (64)In The Federalist 10, James Madison argued that the new constitution would help control faction by doing which of the following? By creating a large republic, the new constitution made it less likely that a faction could gain enough power to completely dominate. According to James Madison, which of the following best controls the effects of faction? A Large Republic Which of the following is an accurate description of the decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) ? The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 was struck down as unconstitutional because it exceed the commerce clause. Of the following, which has been used most to expand the power of the national government? The commerce clause of the Constitution Which of the following best defines the constitutional interpretation of federalism? The federal government and the states have separate but overlapping powers; where these powers conflict the federal government prevails. Which of the following is an accurate description of the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) ? The federal government had the authority to establish a national bank, and Maryland's tax was unconstitutional. Concurrent powers have which of the following effects on the United States political system? They make it possible for the states and the national government to simultaneously exercise influence in the same areas of public policy. They make it possible for the states and the national government to simultaneously exercise influence in the same areas of public policy. natural but controllable by institutions In 1974, the House of Representatives approved a resolution granting the Judiciary Committee authority to investigate impeachment of President Nixon for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. Which constitutional ideal of democracy is demonstrated in this scenario? Limited government Which of the following sets of Supreme Court cases best illustrates how views of federalism have shifted in the United States? Case 1 Case 2 Which of the following forms of financial aid from the national government gives the states the broadest discretion in the spending of money? Block Grants All of the following issues were decided at the Constitutional Convention EXCEPT voting qualifications of the electorate Which of the following is the correct pairing of powers found in the Articles of Confederation and powers found in the Constitution? Articles of Confederation United States Constitution The supremacy clause in the Constitution states that federal law takes precedence over state law when the laws conflict In the 1780s, proponents of the new Constitution cited Shays' Rebellion as an example in support of which of the following criticisms of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? There was a lack of a national military power to address security concerns.
The following questions refer to the following clause from the Constitution: "The Congress shall have power...to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof." Interpretations of this clause have been central to attempts to define the nature of which of the following aspects of the United States political system? Federalism The following questions refer to the following clause from the Constitution: "The Congress shall have power...to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof." The practical effect of this clause has been to allow the national government to extend its powers beyond those enumerated in the Constitution Throughout most of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, most African Americans were prevented from voting in many Southern states despite the Fifteenth Amendment, which extended the right to vote to African American males. Southern states were able to take this action because the framers allowed the individual states to create voting processes and voter qualifications The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in government, resulting in healthy democratic compromise and balance, is called Pluralism (long passage) By using the phrase "creative federalism," President Johnson is most likely referring to which of the following features of the American system? The relationship between the federal and state governments evolves over time and flexible enough to permit new forms of interaction. (long passage) Which of the following actions did President Johnson suggest he would take to address problems in public schools? Calling on experts to advise the federal government in finding ways to improve public education Which of the following statements reflects a pluralist theory of American politics? Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups Brutus was an example of an Anti-Federalist because he believed a centralized government posed a major threat to individual rights (long passage) Which of the following newspaper headlines best summarizes the excerpt from Washington's Farewell Address? Washington Warns of Dangerous Party Factions (long passage) In what respect does the Constitution address Washington's concern regarding the "spirit of encroachment" expressed in the excerpt? The Constitution distributes power across national institutions. In the passage, Hamilton is concerned that under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government does not have sufficient constitutional powers to gain compliance from state governments. Which of the following is a way that the Constitution allows the federal government to address this problem? The federal government can pass laws that allow it to fine or tax individuals directly. Based on The Federalist 21, which of the following arguments about government would Hamilton likely agree with? As a practical matter, the laws of the national government ought to have supremacy over state laws. Which of the following scenarios illustrates a solution for the problem of getting states to comply with federal government policies, as described in the passage? The federal government can withhold highway funds from states that do not raise the age to drink alcohol to 21. In 2005, the Utah legislature passed a law that allowed school districts to ignore parts of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), a law passed by Congress in 2001 that supported standards-based education reform. Utah did this despite the fact that it endangered losing $76 million in federal aid to Utah public schools. Which of the following statements best explains why Utah took this action? Educational policy is not mentioned in the Constitution, which has created debate about the proper role for the national government in educational policy. In McCulloch v. Maryland , the Supreme Court established which of the following principles? States cannot interfere with or tax the legitimate activities of the federal government. In The Federalist papers, James Madison argues that political liberty is best protected by the fragmentation of political power in a large republic Which of the following is argued by James Madison in The Federalist paper number 10? A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism. Which of the following is an example of the constitutional design of checks and balances? The Senate rejects a president's nomination for secretary of state. Which of the following constitutional principles best explains why there is variation among states on the use of capital punishment? Federalism The importance of Shays' Rebellion to the development of the United States Constitution was that it indicated that a strong, constitutionally designed national government was needed to protect property and maintain order In the early part of the twenty-first century, public opinion polls showed that a majority of Americans believed it should be illegal to burn the American flag. As a result, many members of Congress introduced amendments to make it illegal to burn or desecrate the American flag. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful. Which of the following statements best explains why these efforts have been unsuccessful? The framers made the amendment process difficult in order to protect individual rights. The decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) reflected new ideas about federalism at the time that can be best characterized by which of the following? A delegation of power from the federal government to state governments, increasing state and local sovereignty The framers of the Constitution intended to establish a representative republic
The Declaration of Independence states "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." This was a revolutionary change from the system of British monarchy, which was based on the divine right of kings. For which of the ideals of democracy does this quote provide a foundation? Popular sovereignty Which of the following clauses in the Constitution justifies the "implied powers doctrine" ? The necessary and proper clause Which of the following is true under the system of checks and balances? The Senate must ratify treaties negotiated by the President before they become law. Which of the following actions by the federal government best illustrates the concept of unfunded mandates? Requiring states and municipalities to provide certain services for their citizens without providing resources to pay for those services Which of the following features of the United States Constitution would most concern the author of Brutus 1? The supremacy clause, which gives the federal government supremacy over states (long passage) The author explains that the powers given to each branch "sometimes appear to swing like a pendulum" from one branch to another. Which of the following best describes how these shifts ensure that constitutional government is functional? Separation of powers divides responsibilities and authority between branches, which allows each branch to be checked by the other two branches to ensure accountability. (long passage) Which of the following best explains how the view of the author of the passage compares with The Federalist 51 regarding separation of powers and checks and balances? Both the author of the passage and The Federalist 51 assert that the structure of government helps control ambitions among the branches in such a way as to promote effective government. (Long Passage) Which of the following is a consequence of the dynamic competition among branches of government described in the passage? Effective policy change among governmental levels and branches occurs with little long-term abuse of authority. Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution does which of the following? Emphasizes both national sovereignty and federalism.
Which of the following sections of the United States Constitution most concerns Madison according to the passage? Article I, Section 2—"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature." Which of the following statements best reflects James Madison's beliefs about political representation as expressed in the passage? People are best represented by a few politicians chosen to voice their issues. Which of the following best describes Madison's primary concern about representative government? Those who seek to represent the people may be tempted to act in their own interests instead. Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant? Money given to states for special education programs Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution? The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate The Connecticut (Great) Compromise provided for a bicameral legislature with one house's composition based upon state population and another's on equal state representation In 2015, the United States Supreme Court decided the case Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), which ruled that states must recognize same sex couples' right to marry. Which of the following ideals of democracy would the attorneys for the same sex couple most likely put forth as their argument? Natural rights of life and liberty include the right to marry whom you choose. Many scholars argue that categorical grants-in-aid do which of the following? Weaken the power of state governors and legislators Which of the following is a correct statement about the federal government's role in interstate commerce? The federal government's role has been greatly expanded through the interpretation of the interstate commerce clause. Which of the following accurately characterizes the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of politics in the United States? Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates politics in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete for power in different policy areas. The legislative process at the national level reflects the intent of the framers of the Constitution to create a legislature that would be cautious and deliberate Which of the following is an example of how separation of powers creates friction between the executive and legislative branches in the policy-making process? The president threatens to issue an executive order for stricter gun control if Congress continues to refuse to take action. The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues? The scope of power of the central government In contrast to revenue sharing, categorical grants-in-aid provide state and local governments with funds to administer programs clearly specified by the federal government Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the political cartoon? State governments prefer federal funding but do not want federal oversight over how the money is spent. Which of the following policies would the states most likely prefer according to the political cartoon? Block grants The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to reserve powers to the states Recommended textbook solutions
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