PSCI 2306 Chapter 4 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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PSCI 2306
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PSCI 2306
PSCI 2306 Chapter 4 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How does addressing a high national unemployment rate BEST relate to the concept of
federalism? - CORRECT ANSWER- In a federal system, both states and the national
government have economic powers that can affect the unemployment ...
PSCI 2306 Chapter 4 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How does addressing a high national unemployment rate BEST relate to the concept of
federalism? - CORRECT ANSWER- In a federal system, both states and the national
government have economic powers that can affect the unemployment rate.
Do you think the federal government should provide more social services and increase
regulation of markets and industry during times of economic crisis in order to aid economic
recovery? Explain. - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes, regulation helps shape the economy and
will help maintain order and law. This can help protect the government and reduce market
failure.
Which statement about federalism is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER- Federalism was a
subject of intense debate during the drafting of the constitution.
Madison's concept of "double security" was PRIMARILY intended to check which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER- The abuse of political power.
Federalism is BEST described as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER- Division
of power between the federal and state governments.
Under the Articles of Confederation, states generally felt which of the following with regard
to the federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER- States enjoy their sovereignty from the
federal government.
Which characterizes the evolution of the balance of power between state, local, and national
government? - CORRECT ANSWER- The federal government has progressively assumed
greater responsibility for domestic and economic issues.
Which governmental institution is PRIMARILY credited with the most recent shift in the
balance of power between the state and federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER- The
Supreme Court.
, How can the most recent version of federalism be characterizes? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Some power has shifted back to the states.
Which of the following explanations BEST describes the meaning of the above clause from
Article I, section 8, of the constitution? - CORRECT ANSWER- It expands congress's power
by allowing congress to pass any laws that are "necessary and proper" for it to uphold and
defend the principles in the constitution.
Based on your reading of the Supremacy clause of article IV, which of the following actions
would be considered unconstitutional? - CORRECT ANSWER- A state court ruling that
conflicts with the supreme court ruling on same-sex marriage.
Why did the federal government first decide to charter national banks? - CORRECT
ANSWER- State-owned banks were charging the federal government too much interest on
loans to pay debts from the war of 1812.
Why did Maryland decide to tax the national bank? - CORRECT ANSWER- The United
States started borrowing almost exclusively from the national bank instead of state banks.
When Mcculloch vs Maryland was heard before the supreme court, John Marshall was the
chief justice. Given that he was a federalist, how would you expect him to rule in this case? -
CORRECT ANSWER- In favor of Mcculloch.
The 1st question before the court was whether congress should even charter a bank at all.
Why was this an issue? - CORRECT ANSWER- Chartering a bank wasn't among congress's
enumerated powers.
Why did chief justice John Marshall hold that the United States did have the power to charter
a national bank? - CORRECT ANSWER- The necessary and Proper Clause, in combination
with the enumerated power to congress to regulate commerce and coin money, gives congress
he implied power to charter a national bank.
What was the second question before the court? - CORRECT ANSWER- Can a state tax a
federal institution?
What did Marshall mean in saying that "the power to tax is the power to destroy"? -
CORRECT ANSWER- A sufficient high tax could ensure that no institution could survive.
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