Political Science 1 - The American Government » 2019 » Week 3 Quiz

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Question #1
It is the earlier governing document that was replaced by the constitution
A.   The Articles of Confederation
B.   The Declaration of Independence
C.   Shay's Decree
D.   All of the above
Question #2
It is considered as one of the drawbacks of federalism?
A.   An increase of shared powers between the states and the federal government
B.   A lack of transparency across layers of government
C.   Government is closer to the people
D.   All of the above
Question #3
The case of California TK funding (and the consideration for withdrawal of funding) exhibit which of the following benefits and drawbacks of federalism
A.   Innovation and experimentation
B.   Diverse laws for diverse needs
C.   Threats to civil rights/liberties
D.   All of the above
Question #4
Jessica Trounstine states that the Flint, MI water crisis exhibits this challenge of federalism?
A.   It is inefficient and racist
B.   It is complex and lacks transparency and accountability
C.   It is large and overreaching
D.   It is cumbersome and nimble
Question #5
American federalism since the 1930s can be best described I this statement
A.   The growing power of the federal government since the 1930s has fundamentally altered American federalism by rendering state governments obsolete.
B.   Although the state governments have grown significantly more powerful since the 1930s, the basic framework of American federalism has not been altered, and the federal government remains important.
C.   Although the federal government has grown significantly more powerful since the 1930s, the basic framework of American federalism has not been altered, and state governments remain important.
D.   The growing power of state governments since the 1930s has fundamentally altered American federalism by rendering the federal government obsolete.
Question #6
those who want to engage in the following may find unfunded mandates unpopular
A.   increase the scope of federal regulations
B.   eliminate the principle of home rule
C.   exercise a strong principle of preemption
D.   reduce the power of the federal government
Question #7
What do Article III of the constitutions and Federalist 78 have in common?,,
A.   They are both concerned with the federal judiciary
B.   They were both written by Alexander Hamilton
C.   The are both important for civil rights and liberties
D.   They were both challenged by the state of South Carolina

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