Which of the Following are Examples of States Properly Exercising Their Reserved Powers

During which period of time has the United States had a system of dual federalism 1789-1937 How did the Great Depression influence the power of the federal government The federal government took a more active role than before in providing economic security for Americans. Federal grants-in-aid became a powerful tool to redirect state governments' policy. How is power distributed in the U.S. federal system? power is divided between the national and state governments. Match the type of power to the correct level of government. federal Correct label: implied Correct label: expressed State Correct label: reserved federal and state Correct label: concurrent Which steps has the government taken to reduce the burden of unfunded mandates? The Congressional Budget Office must assess the cost of any particularly expensive unfunded mandates. Congress is required to find funding for unfunded mandates that exceed the maximum amount set by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. Which parts of the Constitution led the Supreme Court to support the expansion of national power after 1937 - the commerce clause - the necessary and proper clause Which of the following are possible advantages of federalism? Correct Answer(s): > Federalism offers the potential for unity for diverse countries. > Federalism allows for the opportunity for greater policy experimentation and innovation. Which of the following statements on the balance between state and federal power today are accurate? - Conservatives are willing to increase federal power, just as liberals are willing to expand state autonomy. - The Supreme Court often must intervene to resolve balance-of-power issues between the states and federal government. Order these eras of federalism by when they first started, from earliest to most recent. -dual -cooperative -new In the 1960s, state governments began to lose power relative to the federal government. What was the primary cause of this change? The federal government did not trust states to implement new federal policies in areas such as civil rights and the War on poverty Study the graph on federal grants-in-aid, and determine which of the following statements are accurate. Federal grants-in-aid have almost doubled since about 1995. Federal grants-in-aid had their sharpest increase in the period 1990–2005. The federal government often works to limit state-to-state variation in how policies are enacted. How does the federal government encourage policy standardization between states? - The federal government uses grants-in-aid to reward states that provide policy in a manner consistent with congressional goals. - The federal government occasionally overrides state and local laws that are inconsistent with federal policies. - The federal government sets national standards to which the states must adhere. Contrast the differences between block grants and categorical grants by matching each characteristic to the correct term. Categorical: - federal funds to states for a specific purpose - offer more power to the federal governmen Block: - offer more flexibility - federal funds to states for a general policy purpose - offer more power to states Match each term to the correct description. Federal or unitary system. A central government shares power with lower levels of government. Correct label:federal system A central government makes the most important decisions. Correct label:unitary system Lower levels primarily implement central government decisions. Correct label:unitary system This system tends to occur in states with diverse ethnic or language groupings. Correct label:federal system One benefit of the federal structure is that by allowing the –––––––––––––––– to do most of the governing, the Constitution saved the –––––––––––––––– from many policy decisions that might have proved too divisive for a large and young country. > state governments > national government A strong federal government, and its influence over policy, offers some advantages that devolution and greater state control over more policies might not. Identify the potential advantages and disadvantages of having a strong national government with a strong influence over policy. Advantage of a strong national govt.: > Competition between different state and local governments to attract businesses to their communities can undermine other policy goals. > The national interest sometimes overrides the local needs of the states. Which amendment to the Constitution is most frequently cited to bolster arguments in favor of states' rights? 10 Which of the following statements about devolution are accurate? Devolution is a policy to move enactment of a program from a higher level of government to a lower level of government. Devolution tends to be favored by political conservatives. How does the Constitution promote the idea that the states are part of a larger nation and not independent entities? -The Constitution requires states to honor the public acts and judicial proceedings of each other. -The Constitution prohibits states from passing laws that favor their citizens over citizens of other states. Determine whether each of the following is an example of the full faith and credit clause or the privileges and immunities clause. A marriage license granted in one state must be recognized in all the others. You can drive from one side of the country to the other without having to stop and get a new driver's license in each state. Which of the following are examples of states properly exercising their reserved powers? The state of California requires lawyers to obtain particular credentials before they can practice law. The state of Iowa alters its regulations on groundwater pollution from fertilizer. Study the information presented in the Who Participates? infographic and answer the question that follows about turnout. Which of the following statements about turnout are accurate? Correct Answer(s) Americans are much more likely to vote than participate in politics in other ways. The older the American citizen, the more likely they are to vote. Which of the following powers does the Constitution grant the federal government? - The federal government can regulate interstate commerce. - The federal government can coin money. - The federal government can create any law it needs to carry out its expressed powers. Which functions do local governments serve in Texas? maintaining roads and bridges providing K-12 education enforcing laws A –--- charter is a set of rules created by a city with greater than –-people that defines how the government will operate. 1)HOME-RULE 2)5,000 A special district is a unit of (1) government performing a (2) in a limited geographic area. 1) local 2) single service What factors make capital appreciation bonds (CABs) a controversial method for local governments to finance projects? Local governments generally end up repaying far more than the amount borrowed. They are a way to get around state limitations on the property tax rates local governments may charge. Special districts are limited to only an area within a single county. False Which form of government places control of the city in the hands of a hired professional, rather than elected, executive? council-manager In Texas, county governments are primarily designed to govern –---- areas, typically serving as the primary –---- arm of the state government. Rural, administrative Which statement best explains the relationship between all the independently elected county officials and the county commissioners' court? The departments and offices of all county officials are dependent on the commissioners' court for funding. What is the dominant structure of city government in major cities in Texas? Council-manager form Which of the following statements about Texas local government is accurate? Texas has more local governments than most states in total, but fewer local governments per capita. Inferring from the information in the chapter, which of the following best describes the intention of public employee pension plans? Pension plans incentivize individuals to be long-term employees of local governments. County officials like sheriffs, tax assessor-collectors, and district clerks are – , while other county officials like commissioners, justices of the peace, and constables are Elected at large, elected in precincts What is the purpose of a capital appreciation bond? to allow local governments to quickly generate revenue The office of constable has changed significantly in some parts of Texas. Critics of constables often make which two of the following points when talking about the expansion of their roles? Constables face little oversight from other officials. Constable offices can become semi-militarized fiefdoms. While a few elected officials who break the law could face criminal charges, which of the following is the most common method for keeping county official accountable? regular elections Match each public service to the type of local government that most often provides that service. city government -enforce zoning ordinances -annex adjacent lands special district -public schools -flood control county government -sheriff's law enforcement -issue marriage licens Which of the following statements about representation on city councils in Texas are accurate? White residents are over-represented on most city councils. Which city reform has made city government more politically representative of its residents? single-member district elections of council members If you are a resident of Odessa, Texas, you are simultaneously governed by which of the following forms of government? city government county government federal government state government nonschool special district school district How do conservative supporters of state preemption justify this intervention in local affairs? They believe local policies may violate the interest and values of the state.