Question 1

The approach to federalism from the Obama administration and the Trump administration demonstrate that

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The approaches to federalism by both administrations show that beliefs about the balance of power are influenced by both party ideologies and specific policy goals.

Question 2

A city that bars cooperation with immigration directives from Immigration and Customs Enforcement is called a

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A sanctuary city is a city that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents, often to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Question 3

The difference between "marble cake federalism" and "layer cake federalism" is in the

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In "layer cake federalism," the lines of authority between national and state governments are distinct, while in "marble cake federalism," these lines are blurred, indicating a mix of responsibilities and cooperation.

Question 4

The Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990 criminalized possession of a firearm within 1000 feet of a school based on the

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The Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990 was based on the commerce clause, which allows Congress to regulate activities that affect interstate commerce.

Question 5

As a result of restrictive state laws on abortion, how many states only had one abortion clinic as of 2019?

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Question 6

What is federalism? Why is this an important concept in the American political system?

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Question 7

Define sovereignty. What is the connection between the concepts of federalism and sovereignty?

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Question 8

What is the difference between a unicameral legislature and a bicameral legislature? How many states have unicameral legislatures?

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Question 9

Which level of government determines how districts are drawn? How often are district lines redrawn? What are new district lines based on?

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Question 10

Define gerrymandering. How does gerrymandering influence electoral outcomes?

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Question 11

What is the connection between the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and gerrymandering?

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Question 12

How did Congress attempt to prevent states from gerrymandering to decrease the influence of racial minorities in elections after the Voting Rights Act of 1965? What was the result of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of this congressional act?

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Question 13

What is the line-item veto and how is it used? Which executive officeholders have this power and why is it seen as powerful?

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Question 14

In which type of courts are most cases first tried? How does this influence racial and ethnic minorities in the justice system?

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Question 15

Do all states select judges in the same way? If so, describe how this is done. If not, provide examples of differing ways judges are chosen.

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Question 16

Does the method of selecting judges matter in terms of legal policy and rulings? Why or why not?

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Question 17

Is it possible for state courts to engage in a form of policymaking? If so, how?

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Question 18

What is Dillon's Rule? How does this affect local governments?

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Question 19

What is home rule? How is it connected to Dillon's Rule? Which is currently largely the norm?

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Question 20

What are county commissions? What are municipalities? What is the difference between county commissions and city councils?

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Quiz 3: Federalism