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Terms in this set (19)During which period of time has the United States had a system of dual federalism? 1789 - 1937 How did the Great Depression influence the power of the federal government? Correct Answer(s): Incorrect Answer(s): How is power distributed in the U.S. federal system? Power is divided b/w the national & state governments. Match the type of power to the correct level of government. Federal: State: Federal & State: Welfare is an example of a redistributive policy. True > Because welfare programs transfer money from the general tax pool to the poor, it is considered a redistributive policy. Order these eras of federalism by when they first started, from earliest to most recent. Earliest dual --> Most Recent Which of the following statements on the balance between state and federal power today are accurate? Correct Answer(s): Incorrect Answer(s): In the 1960s, state governments began to lose power relative to the federal government. What was the primary cause of this change? The federal government did not trust states to implement new federal policies in areas such as civil rights and the War on poverty Which of the following are possible advantages of federalism? Correct Answer(s): Incorrect Answer(s): Which of the following statements about turnout are accurate? Correct Answer(s): Incorrect Answer(s): By how many percentage points are Americans 65 and older more likely to vote than Americans ages 18 to 29? 30% Which of the following statements about turnout in major American cities are accurate? Correct Answer(s): Incorrect Answer(s): Suppose you were a member of a San Antonio group that wanted to promote voter registration and increase turnout in local elections. Based on the data presented in this chart, which city would you most likely study first if boosting turnout was your biggest concern? Seattle - b/c it has the highest turnout in municipal elections Which amendment to the Constitution is most frequently cited to bolster arguments in favor of states' rights? 10th Amendment Complete the following statement about the era of dual federalism. One benefit of the federal structure is that by allowing the ________________ to do most of the governing, the Constitution saved the _______________ from many policy decisions that might have proved too divisive for a large and young country. > state governments Match each type of governmental system to its correct description. Federal system: Unitary System: Contrast the differences between block grants and categorical grants by matching each characteristic to the correct term. Block grants: Categorical Grants: A strong federal government, and its influence over policy, offers some advantages that devolution and greater state control over more policies might not. Identify the potential advantages and disadvantages of having a strong national government with a strong influence over policy. Advantage of a strong national govt.: Disadvantage of a strong national govt.: In the early 1800s, during the era of dual federalism, which statements accurately describe the relationship between the powers of federal and state governments? Correct Answer(s): Incorrect Answer(s): Sets with similar termsPosc150 Chapter 3 Inquisitive24 terms shannon3151 PoliSci 10226 terms makhurst US GOV ch 320 terms joanna_marquez7 Sets found in the same folderChapter 02. The Founding and the Constit…51 terms ItsmarkBPLUS We The People - Ch.13: The Presidency17 terms yulissa_martinez4 Chapter 10. Campaigns and Elections48 terms ItsmarkBPLUS Chapter 09. Political Parties32 terms ItsmarkBPLUS Other sets by this creatorGoverning Texas Ch.3 - Texas in the Federal System26 terms yulissa_martinez4 Chapter 2: The Texas Constitution21 terms yulissa_martinez4 Chapter 2 - The Founding & the Constitution20 terms yulissa_martinez4 Chapter 1: The Political Culture, People, & Econom…41 terms yulissa_martinez4 Verified questionsUS GOVERNMENT Why do you think a president might rely more on the White House Office than on the cabinet for counsel? Verified answer
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