Politics of the United States Questions

States have reserve powers, also sometimes referred to as ________ powers. a. police b. proper c. federal d. necessary

Medicaid is considered an example of ________ federalism because responsibility for the program is shared between state and federal governments.

According to the graph, most people want eligibility for Medicaid to be determined by the __________.

The Affordable Care Act, largely intended to help the nation's poor and uninsured, was altered by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing the states to opt out of an enhanced 1__________ program. As a result of the Court's decision, more than twenty states, predominately located in the 2_________ , chose to opt out, citing costs. As a result of these opt-outs, coverage will be eliminated for an estimated 3________ Americans, highlighting the differences that remain between the states on this issue.

Cooperative or dual federalism?Under this view of federalism, the states and the federal government share powers.

Which of the following are accurate estimates of the impact of the opt-outs, according to the video? Check all that apply. Sixty-eight percent of African Americans will be excluded from coverage. Two-thirds of all single mothers will be excluded from coverage. Fifty-two percent of companies will no longer provide coverage for their employees. Coverage for the elderly will be cut by 75%.

Cooperative or dual federalism?The relationship between the federal and state governments involves shared responsibilities according to this view of federalism.

A law that makes an act illegal after the fact is called a(n) ________ law. a. unitary b. Jim Crow c. ex post facto d. habeas corpus

One major concern of antifederalists such as Winthrop was that the proposed Constitution's __________ clause gave too much power to Congress.

Which level of government has the MOST power in a confederation? a. state b. county c. executive d. national

A(n) ________ is said to exist when people in a country have a sense of common identity due to a common origin, history, or ancestry. a. common state b. identity c. nation d. republic

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms? a. Eighth b. Second c. Fifth d. First

Which level of government has the MOST power in a unitary system? a. national b. county c. legislative d. state

Which of the following statements are accurate, according to the video? Check all that apply. Cities estimate that as much as 20 cents of every local government dollar spent goes to pay for programs required by the federal government. Environmental concerns, such as water quality standards are determined at the state and local level, without federal influence. Every program required by the federal government is paid for entirely by federal tax revenue. The Americans with Disabilities Act requiring handicap-accessible public transportation has been expensive for local transit authorities.

Which of these statements is true about the U.S. system of checks and balances? The idea of separation of powers was developed in order to streamline authority, by focusing power in the executive branch of government. The system was created to establish a stronger federal government without giving too much power to any one branch. The power of courts to overturn laws has been an overriding influence since the Constitution was written.

Cooperative or dual federalism?States hold all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government in the U.S. Constitution under this view of federalism.

select whether each quote represents an elitist, a pluralist, or a majoritarian view of democracy."The flaw in the pluralist heaven is that the heavenly chorus sings with a strong upper-class accent."—E. E. Schattschneider

Which amendment gave women the right to vote? a. First b. Fifth c. Nineteenth d. Twenty-Fifth

Determine whether the following programs, policies, and events demonstrate an advantage or a disadvantage of the federal system.New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani met with President George W. Bush to seek federal help after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Which document was unanimously adopted in 1781 and gave most of the governing power to the states? a. the Constitution b. the Articles of Confederation c. the Declaration of Independence d. the Magna Carta