The Politics of Federalism

1. What is federalism?

A) A form of government where the state has no authority
B) A system that centralizes power at the national level
C) A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent entities
D) A political ideology promoting absolute monarchy

2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution defines the relationship between state and federal powers?

A) The Fifth Amendment
B) The Eleventh Amendment
C) The First Amendment
D) The Tenth Amendment

3. What does the Interstate Commerce Clause regulate?

A) Taxation of state income
B) International trade exclusively
C) Intra-state commerce only
D) Trade between states

4. Which court case established the principle of national supremacy?

A) McCulloch v. Maryland
B) Plessy v. Ferguson
C) Gibbons v. Ogden
D) Dred Scott v. Sandford

5. Which federal law was designed to address discrimination in voting?

A) Affordable Care Act
B) Civil Rights Act of 1964
C) Shelby County v. Holder
D) Voting Rights Act of 1965

6. What does 'devolution' refer to in terms of federalism?

A) The merging of state governments
B) Centralizing authority at the federal level
C) Transferring power from the federal government to the states
D) The elimination of state powers

7. Which system of government is the opposite of federalism?

A) Unitary system
B) Theocracy
C) Oligarchy
D) Confederate system

8. What type of federalism focuses on a clear division between state and federal responsibilities?

A) Competitive federalism
B) Fiscal federalism
C) Cooperative federalism
D) Dual federalism

9. Which constitutional provision allows Congress to enact laws that are necessary and proper?

A) The Necessary and Proper Clause
B) The Commerce Clause
C) The Establishment Clause
D) The Equal Protection Clause

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