The idea of a [unitary] government involves in it, not only an authority over the individual citizens, but an indefinite supremacy over all persons and things, so far as they are objects of lawful government.... In [that] case, all local authorities are subordinate to the supreme; and may be controlled, directed, or abolished by it at pleasure. In [a federal system], the [regional] authorities form distinct and independent portions of the supremacy, no more subject, within their respective spheres, to the general authority, than the general authority is subject to them, within its own sphere.
Which of the following statements best describe the author's perspective and reasoning?
The idea of a [unitary] government involves in it, not only an authority over the individual citizens, but an indefinite supremacy over all persons and things, so far as they are objects of lawful government.... In [that] case, all local authorities are subordinate to the supreme; and may be controlled, directed, or abolished by it at pleasure. In [a federal system], the [regional] authorities form distinct and independent portions of the supremacy, no more subject, within their respective spheres, to the general authority, than the general authority is subject to them, within its own sphere.
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which of the following is the clearest example of cooperative federalism in the united states
education policy
why did the framers create a federal system
to alleviate concerns about the potential abuses by a strong central government
Congress's implied powers are partially derived from
the elastic clause.
In what ways does federalism allow people to be treated unequally?
One state can execute people for committing a particular crime when people committing the same crime in another state would be allowed to live.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Congress prohibited states from enforcing state laws that segregated hotels, motels, and other public accommodations on the basis of race. Which of the following would have given Congress the power to do this?
The implied powers of the national government allow it to expand upon its enumerated powers, like regulating commerce, and intervene in areas otherwise left to the states.
Under which form of governmental organization does the central or national government have the most authority?
Unitary
Which of the following is a difference between a federal system of government and a unitary system of government?
In a unitary system of government, the central government can abolish local governments, but in a federal system it cannot.
The __________ clause of the Constitution requires that states grant citizens of other states the same rights and benefits that they grant citizens of their own state.
privileges and immunities
What is the major difference between dual federalism and cooperative federalism
In dual federalism, the three branches of the federal government work independently; in cooperative federalism, the three branches work together.
Which federalist country is the largest in terms of population?
india
Which of the following is an example of a way in which federalism protects democracy
It is against federal law to possess, sell, or distribute marijuana, but the residents of some states have voted to make medical marijuana legal.
Which statement about diversity and federalism is most likely to be accurate?
Many of the world's most diverse countries are also federalist.
Which principle did the landmark McCulloch v. Maryland [1819] case establish?
The national government has certain implied powers that go beyond its enumerated powers
Which of the following scenarios would be LEAST likely to lead to conflict between the federal government and state governments?
The state of Ohio would like to raise state sales taxes.Correct. States have the authority to tax.
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between federalism and government efficiency?
Federalism makes government less efficient because the national government has three levels of government agencies to supervise and policies to enforce: national, state, and local
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