Federalism Comparison Quiz

The federal government has no constitutional authority to regulate school policy, which is typically left to the states. However, the federal government has used its spending power to offer grant-in-aid programs to improve education, such as the No Child Left Behind Act.

States like California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New Jersey have enacted their policies, like the Global Warming Solutions Act, to address climate change, often in response to federal inaction.

The discussion centered on the need to create a new constitution rather than amending the Articles of Confederation due to past failures and the economic instability caused by the Articles.

<p>States should organize peaceful protests and send representatives to advocate for change instead of completely banning travel to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medicaid is a government insurance program for individuals with insufficient income for healthcare. 32 states are expanding Medicaid while 19 are not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Section 201 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits literacy tests, poll taxes, and grandfather clauses, which many southern representatives believed undermined state debates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cole Memo was issued in 2009 stating that the federal government would not enforce the Controlled Substances Act against state marijuana laws, allowing states to experiment with their regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States must have a minimum wage of at least $7.50 but can set higher wages. They can only pay less if the total including tips reaches $7.50.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minimal scope, Moderate scope, Broad scope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1st</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Selective incorporation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provisions 1, 2, and 4 were struck down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provision 3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiative and referendum system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>13%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spending power</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can create a 'patchwork' of inconsistent policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasingly innovative state laws despite federal conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marble cake federalism is the idea that all levels of government are involved in a variety of issues and programs. Layer cake federalism, or dual federalism, refers to fixed divisions between layers of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marble cake federalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&quot;The doctrine of the separation of powers was adopted by the convention of 1787 not to promote efficiency, but to preclude the exercise of arbitrary power.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany has marble cake federalism, while Spain has layer cake federalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drugs should be regulated at the federal level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should be regulated at the state level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>McCulloch v. Maryland (1819).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Early Years (1789-1895), The Lochner Era (1895-1937), Judicial Minimalism (1937-1995), The Rehnquist Court (1995-2005).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Lochner Era (1895-1937) interpreted the commerce clause to require a free market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NLRB v. Jones &amp; Laughlin Steel Corp. (1937).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judicial Minimalism (1937-1995) allowed Congress to define the commerce clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Rehnquist Court (1995-2005) limited Congressional power regarding interstate commerce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Today, the commerce clause continues to expand Congressional powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He acknowledged that states and the federal government share taxation powers but argued that prudence would prevent conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the National Governors Association (NGA).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It significantly increased the federal government's role in areas traditionally managed by states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Massachusetts first adopted a health care reform act that served as a model for the ACA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The DOJ prioritized certain areas for federal prosecution, effectively allowing states to legalize marijuana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through initiatives like the FDIC and Social Security, which expanded federal involvement in traditionally state roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Affordable Care Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marble federalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a conflict when South Carolina declared the Tariffs of Abominations unconstitutional and threatened to secede.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Citizen United case, Gun control -- DC v. Heller, Obergefell v. Hodges (overturned state laws banning same sex marriage), Bowers v. Hardwick (criminalization of homosexuality, overturned by Lawrence v. Texas).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Debate over immigration power (Arizona v. United States), LGBTQ rights related to bathroom laws, decriminalizing drugs, death with dignity laws, and gun law controversies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canada and discussions in Syria about implementing federalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Massachusetts for single executive, Virginia for separation of powers, and bicameralism from most other states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The view that each department of government interprets the law based on its own views.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Success: Protection of individual rights (e.g., same-sex marriage), Failure: Issues with the Affordable Care Act and legalizing marijuana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States cannot secede and the federal government gained more power over states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Great Society increased federal government power in state roles, known as Creative Federalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Police powers, morality, education, land use, elections, local government, health regulations, and licensing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taxation, construction and maintenance of roads, borrowing money, and maintaining law and order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Security Act, National Industrial Recovery Act, National Labor Relations Act, Works Progress Administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal funds incentivize local implementation of programs by providing matching funds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By threatening to take away federal funds or preempt state law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Supreme Court's shift to uphold New Deal legislation, specifically following the National Industrial Recovery Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National Industrial Recovery Act, Agricultural Adjustment Act, various other New Deal initiatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It shifted the system from dual federalism to cooperative federalism, expanding federal government power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federalist system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vote by mail, initiative and referendum systems, Florida's A-F school rating system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States have two lower levels of government, normally counties and municipalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers