CHAPTER THREE Flashcards
What 3 programs consist of the majority of the federal budget
Social security, Defense, Medicare/Medicaid
The Supreme courts review of law passed by congress best demonstrates which principle of American government and relates to federalism?
Checks and Balances
Which case established the courts power of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
Competitive Federalism
Immigration
Which statement about federal grants in recent decades is most accurate?
the amount of federal grant money going to states has increased since 1960s
Approximately what percent of state revenue comes from federal grants
30%
What is article 1 section 8 commonly known as
Necessary and proper clause
Which statement about the new federalism is NOT true?
President Reagan was able to promote new federalism consistently throughout his administration
Which of the following is not an example of concurrent power
Education
Which form of federalism was born out of the great depression
Cooperative federalism
Which statement about federal and unitary systems is most accurate?
In a federal system, the constitution allocates powers between states and federal government; in a
unitary system, powers are lodged in the national government
Which statement is most accurate about the sources of revenue for local and state governments?
Between 30 and 40 percent of the revenue for local and state governments comes from grant money.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court invoked which provisions of the constitution?
necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause
Which is not a merit of cooperative federalism?
Cooperative federalism respects the traditional jurisdictional boundaries between states and federal
government.
Which statement about unfunded mandates is false?
New federalism promotes the use of unfunded mandates.
