quiz 1 review Flashcards
As the national government has grown stronger over time, the system has come to resemble:
a. a layer cake; because each level of government, national and state, is sovereign in its own sphere and
operates largely independently of the others
b. a layer cake; because in many policy areas, the national and state governments cooperate or share
resources
c. a marble cake; because in many policy areas, the national and state governments cooperate or share
resources
d. a marble cake; because each level of government, national and state, is sovereign in its own sphere and
operates largely independently of the others
e. a marble cake; because federal or state jurisdiction over policy areas is in flux and depends on the
solutions offered by the respective governments.
3. What does the supremacy clause declare?
a. The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution is final.
b. The president has supreme authority over the other branches of government.
c. The U.S. Constitution supersedes state and local laws.
d. The chief justice may override a presidential veto.
e. The House of Representatives is superior to the Senate.
4. What is the content and significance of the Tenth Amendment?
a. It states that no powers in the constitution shall be construed to disparage the rights of the people. It
prevents the federal government from claiming unreasonable power over its citizens.
b. It states that no powers in the constitution shall be construed to disparage the rights of the people. It has
been used as grounds for many successful voting rights movements in the past, including the
enfranchisement of women in the Nineteenth Amendment.
c. It states that all powers not enumerated to the federal government will be reserved for the states. It was
integral for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in assuaging the fears of the Anti-Federalists.
d. It guarantees citizens protection from unreasonable search and seizure. This amendment has upheld the
rights of accused criminals in numerous court cases since its establishment.
e. It states that all powers not enumerated to the federal government will be reserved for the states. It
prevented the growth of the federal government in the twentieth century.
5. A collective dilemma represents conflict between ________.
a. political groups attempting to achieve different policy goals
b. two or more individuals with different preferences about what course a group should pursue
c. group goals and individual goals
d. partisan economic interests and partisan moral values
c. a marble cake; because in many policy areas, the national and state governments cooperate or share
resources
A collective dilemma represents conflict between ________.
a. political groups attempting to achieve different policy goals
b. two or more individuals with different preferences about what course a group should pursue
c. group goals and individual goals
d. partisan economic interests and partisan moral values
c. group goals and individual goals
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of federalism in contrast to the confederal
system?
a. Subunit governments retain full sovereignty.
b. The national government cannot compel subunit governments to act.
c. United action requires voluntary compliance.
d. Subunit governments face serious collective action problems that inhibit them from achieving the
common good.
e. Subunit governments have constitutionally protected status
e. Subunit governments have constitutionally protected status
What is the content and significance of the Tenth Amendment?
a. It states that no powers in the constitution shall be construed to disparage the rights of the people. It
prevents the federal government from claiming unreasonable power over its citizens.
b. It states that no powers in the constitution shall be construed to disparage the rights of the people. It has
been used as grounds for many successful voting rights movements in the past, including the
enfranchisement of women in the Nineteenth Amendment.
c. It states that all powers not enumerated to the federal government will be reserved for the states. It was
integral for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in assuaging the fears of the Anti-Federalists.
d. It guarantees citizens protection from unreasonable search and seizure. This amendment has upheld the
rights of accused criminals in numerous court cases since its establishment.
e. It states that all powers not enumerated to the federal government will be reserved for the states. It
prevented the growth of the federal government in the twentieth century.
c. It states that all powers not enumerated to the federal government will be reserved for the states. It was
integral for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in assuaging the fears of the Anti-Federalists.
What does the supremacy clause declare?
a. The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution is final.
b. The president has supreme authority over the other branches of government.
c. The U.S. Constitution supersedes state and local laws.
d. The chief justice may override a presidential veto.
e. The House of Representatives is superior to the Senate
c. The U.S. Constitution supersedes state and local laws.
Which of the following types of grants are most favored by state governments because of the
flexibility that comes with their receipt?
a. Grants-in-aid
b. Categorical grant
c. Block grant
d. FDA grant
e. Pell grant
c. Block grant
The decisions in the court cases of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) can best
be described as decisions that favored what group?
a. The U.S. national government
b. State governments
c. Local businesses
d. The federal bureaucracy
e. Interest groups
a. The U.S. national government
What distinguishes a ballot initiative from a referendum?
a. Nothing. The terms are interchangeable.
b. A ballot initiative is financed by private citizens or organizations. A referendum is financed by the state.
c. A referendum is used to consider constitutional questions. A ballot initiative is used for ordinary
legislation.
d. A ballot initiative is used to consider changes to federal law. A referendum is used to consider changes
in state law.
e. A referendum considers legislation proposed by a legislature. A ballot initiative considers legislation
proposed directly by citizens
e. A referendum considers legislation proposed by a legislature. A ballot initiative considers legislation
proposed directly by citizens
How are state and national elections most similar?
a. In both cases, electoral districts must be drawn to represent populations of equal size.
b. In both cases, citizens elect officers like the secretary of state and attorneys general.
c. In both cases, citizens vote directly on laws through referendums or ballot initiatives.
d. In both cases, citizens vote to recall elected officials.
e. In both cases, citizens elect representatives who work full-time and year-round
a. In both cases, electoral districts must be drawn to represent populations of equal size.
Which is true of a state that has home rule as part of its constitution?
a. The federal government is forbidden from interfering with state-level decision making.
b. The state government is not bound by international treaties.
c. Major cities can make international trade agreements.
d. Local governments have wide authority.
e. State governments are forbidden from interfering in local decision making.
d. Local governments have wide authority.
what is a collective action problem
free-riding, work together but want to prioritize needs instead
what is a prisoners dilemma
neither has initiative to cooperate
what is a coordination problem
differnet options and cant agree
what are unstable coalitions ?
easily split into other groups
what are principle agent problems ?
“can i trust who i hired”
what do institutions do ?
provide stable rules for making and enforcing laws
what led to the revolution ?
raised taxes and restrictive laws, Boston Tea Party,
Who wrote the DOI and what are its 3 sections
- Thomas Jefferson
1. argument for rebellion: lack of consent of the governed
2. political argument: aboslute tyranny
3. formal declaration of independence
What are the AOC and what did it comprise of ?
- 1ST u.s. governing doc
- each state- 1 vote (9/13 necessary for leg), unanimous consent, state had more power (no central gov)
What plan benefited large states ? which small ?
Virginia plan. NJ plan
What did the constitutional convention discuss ?
- revise AOC
- individual liberty vs strong nat gov
2. large vs small states
3. slavery (how to count them): S. full seats, not taxes. N. fully
What was the Connecticut Compromise ?
House rep based on pop (salves = 3/5ths) . Senate- equal (2 per state)
What is the president and who elects them ? how many terms ?
head of executuve branch. electoral college. 2 4-year terms
What comprises congress and who elects them ? how many terms ?
- House. 2-year termd
- Senate: 6-year
What is the judicial branch and who elects them ? how many terms ?
federal courts headed by supreme court.
president nominates, senate approves.
serve for life
What is the supremacy clause ?
Constitution»_space; all else
