Study Game - Federalism and the Constitution, The Dynamic Nature of FederalismOnline version
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With threats growing from around the world, a Congressman files a bill that would increase military expenditures. Specifically, the bill would aim to increase the number of personnel in the Armed Forces by 20 percent in 10 years. Which of the following best describes the type of power that the national government uses in this situation?
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A state with a tradition of independence wants to print a currency that would act as an alternative to the dollar. However, the Constitution explicitly states that the power to "coin money" belongs to the federal government. Which of the following terms best describes this power?
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A senator from the state of Vermont alleges that the working class in the United States deserves more compensation for their labor, so he proposes a $17 minimum wage. While the Constitution does not directly allocate the power to set a minimum wage to the federal government, the senator suggests that wages pertain to interstate commerce. Which of the following best describes the type of power that the national government uses in this situation?
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In 1970, Congress created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to regulate the emission of pollutants from factories and other sources. The constitutional basis of this law relies upon the fact that pollution results from economic activity. Which of the following clauses most relates to this situation?
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In the 1790s, Congress debated about whether or not to create a national bank that would, among other functions, store the tax collections of the United States. Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, argued that the power to tax implied a power to store tax revenue. Which of the following clauses most relates to this situation?
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In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled against certain state-level activities regarding immigration enforcement. The majority of the court reasoned that the power to regulate immigration belonged to the federal government, and therefore, national policies superseded those of the states. Which of the following clauses most relates to this situation?
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During the debates over ratifying the Constitution, some of the Founding Fathers feared that the federal government would gradually assume some of the powers that belonged to the states. To prevent the encroachment of the national government on state-level responsibilities, they added a provision to the Constitution that explicitly reserved all powers not allocated to the federal government for the states. Which of the following amendments performs this function?
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A large southern state decides to expand the number of lanes in a major highway in order to improve transportation. At the same time, the federal government funds an expansion of the interstate highway system with the purpose of more closely connecting the country. Which of the following best describes the type of power that the state and the national government uses in this situation?
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After a contentious election, the national government attempts to more closely regulate voting in individual states. However, one of the states successfully argues in court that the power to establish rules regarding elections belongs to the states. Which of the following best describes the type of power that the state government claims in this situation?
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Why does the Constitution enumerate specific powers for the federal government?
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Why has the power of the federal government grown over time?
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Which of the following best summarizes the position of the politician referenced in the news article above?
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In 1963, Clarence Gideon was charged with breaking and entering in Florida. However, according to state law, Florida only provided legal counsel to defendants in cases involving the death penalty. In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to an attorney was a fundamental right that the states, including Florida, were required to provide their citizens. Which of the following amendments did the Supreme Court use to justify their decision?
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How did the Supreme Court affirm the existence of implied powers and the supremacy of federal law?
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How did the Supreme Court expand the power of the federal government to pass laws that relate to interstate commerce?
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How did the Supreme Court initiate an era in which they gradually applied the Bill of Rights to the states through the doctrine of incorporation?
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Which of the following best summarizes the position of the author of the document above?
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