Question 1

The No Child Left Behind Act

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act increased federal involvement in education, marking a shift away from the devolution movement, which aimed to transfer more authority to the states.

Question 2

The only counterforce that was potentially strong enough to control the business trusts of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was

Accepted Answer

Only the government had the power to pass legislation and regulations that could control the business trusts of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. While other groups such as the buying public, organized labor, and business competitors may have had some influence, they did not have the same level of power and authority as the government to take action against the trusts. Farmers were also a significant group during this time, but they were not necessarily a counterforce to the trusts in the same way that the government could be.

Question 3

What was the public response to the economic stimulus bill that Barack Obama and the Democratic Congress enacted in early 2009?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, some 70 percent of the public believed the bill was essential, although there was worry as a secondary concern, about the scale of the spending.

Question 4

Dual federalism held that

Accepted Answer

Dual federalism, also known as layer cake federalism, holds that there is a clear and precise separation of powers and responsibilities between the national government and the state governments. This means that each level of government has its own distinct sphere of authority and there is minimal overlap or interaction between them. This view was popular during the early years of the United States and was reflected in the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, which reserved all powers not expressly granted to the federal government to the states.

Question 5

Which of the following is most closely related to the concept of implied powers?

Accepted Answer

Implied powers are powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to carry out the expressed powers. The necessary and proper clause, also known as the elastic clause, gives Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties and responsibilities, allowing for implied powers.

Question 6

Which of the following was an argument in favor of federalism at the time of the writing of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

All of these arguments were made in favor of federalism at the time of the writing of the Constitution. Advocates for federalism believed that by dividing power between the national and state governments, it would protect individual liberties, force officials to be more responsive to their constituents, strengthen the national government, and prevent any one group from gaining too much power.

Question 7

The writers of the Constitution established a federal system of government in part because

Accepted Answer

The states already existed as established entities and were valued by the framers of the Constitution, who sought to preserve state power and autonomy while also creating a federal government to address issues that required centralized authority.

Question 8

The Tenth Amendment addressed the concerns of Anti-Federalists about

Accepted Answer

The Tenth Amendment specifies that any power not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, is reserved to the states or to the people. This addresses the concerns of the Anti-Federalists who feared that the new federal government would become too powerful and infringe upon the powers of the states.

Question 9

The enumerated powers in Article I of the Constitution were intended to

Accepted Answer

The enumerated powers in Article I of the Constitution were intended to establish a government that was strong enough to forge a union that was secure in its defense and stable in its economy. These powers include the power to tax, regulate commerce, raise an army and navy, and establish a postal system, among others. These powers were granted to ensure that the new government would be able to provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare of the country.

Question 10

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Question 11

According to the Anti-Federalists,too strong of a national government meant

Accepted Answer

The Anti-Federalists believed that a strong national government would eventually encroach upon the sovereignty of the states, leading to a loss of individual liberties and local control. They argued that the Constitution needed to include a Bill of Rights to protect the rights of the people and the states. This concern about the balance of power between the national and state governments was a major issue in the debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution.

Question 12

During the Great Depression of the 1930s,the national government

Accepted Answer

During the Great Depression, the national government asserted its power to regulate the nation's economy through the New Deal programs implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. These programs aimed to stimulate economic recovery and provide relief to those suffering from the economic downturn.

Question 13

Viewed in historical terms,federalism has been a

Accepted Answer

Throughout history, federalism has been subject to change and adaptation in order to meet the needs of the time. The relationship between the nation and the states has been constantly evolving, with different interpretations and applications of federalist principles. Therefore, federalism can be seen as a dynamic system that has undergone contentious debates and modifications over time.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power?

Accepted Answer

Public education is not explicitly listed as an enumerated power in the U.S. Constitution. However, the federal government does have some involvement in education through programs like Title I funding and the Department of Education.

Question 15

From 1789 to 1865,the most significant issue of federalism was

Accepted Answer

The period from 1789 to 1865 was marked by a struggle between states' rights and federal authority. This was demonstrated in conflicts such as the Nullification Crisis, where South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariffs, and in the secession of Southern states from the Union in 1861. Ultimately, the issue of whether the states would accept the lawful authority of the national government played a major role in the Civil War and the resolution of the federalism debate.

Question 16

Through its Dred Scott decision,the Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

The Dred Scott decision ruled that Congress could not outlaw slavery anywhere in the United States, thereby declaring the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional and opening up new territories to slavery. It also denied citizenship and constitutional rights to African Americans, free or enslaved.

Question 17

McCulloch v.Maryland

Accepted Answer

McCulloch v. Maryland affirmed that national law is supreme to conflicting state law. This was a crucial decision in establishing the power and authority of the national government, and ensuring consistency and coherence in the laws of different states.

Question 18

Sovereignty refers to

Accepted Answer

Sovereignty refers to the supreme and final governing authority – a government or entity that has complete control and power over a particular geographic area or population. Sovereignty can refer to a nation-state's authority over its own internal affairs, its ability to make decisions without interference from outside powers or entities, or its independence from other political entities.

Question 19

,the Supreme Court ruled that

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has ruled in cases like Lochner v. New York that state regulation of labor practices could violate firms' property rights, emphasizing the protection of economic liberties under the 14th Amendment.

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct statement about commerce power in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are correct.

Quiz 3: Federalism: Forging a Nation