Unit 1: Chapter 3 (1.7–1.9) Flashcards
Which of the following statements accurately describes federalism?
It is a sharing of powers between national and state governments.
In the McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) decision, which two provisions in the Constitution were upheld and strengthened?
The necessary and proper clause and the supremacy clause.
Which department received the most federal grant money in FY 2011?
Department of Health and Human Services.
Fill in the blank: _______ received the least federal grant money in FY 2011.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Which of the following statements is reflected in the table of federal grants?
Medical and social needs receive the most federal grant money.
Which governmental concept most likely results in lower funding for Education and Housing and Urban Development?
Federalism encourages states and localities to provide primary support for these services.
What does the cartoon suggest about government overlap?
Government overlap creates too many taxes and fees at multiple levels.
Which of the following concepts would the cartoonist most likely support?
Devolution.
