Foundations of American Democracy
What does "federal mandate" refer to?
A requirement ordered by the federal government that states must meet.
An executive order issued by the President of United States
A policy guideline set forth by a state's governor
The legal framework determining candidacy eligibility in presidential elections
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To divide power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
To elect the President and Vice President of the United States
To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states
To protect individual liberties and rights
Which change resulted from cooperative federalism's impact on American governance?
A drastic decrease in local governments' power happened nationwide.
Power became strictly centralized within one governing body - either state or national exclusively, not both anymore.
Increased intermingling of governmental responsibilities between different levels of government occurred.
State governments’ power expanded dramatically at the expense of local governments.
Who has the power to regulate interstate commerce according to the Constitution?
State Governments
President
Congress
Supreme Court
What level of government is primarily responsible for education policy in the United States?
City governments
The federal government
County governments
State governments
Which act was a major shift toward cooperative federalism?
The Fugitive Slave Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Stamp Act
The New Deal legislation under Franklin D Roosevelt
How did American imperialism during the late 19th century affect domestic policy back home?
It led to increased nationalism and emphasis on defense spending
It weakened national unity and reduced defense expenditure
It led to isolationist policies with no regard for defense funding
It caused a decrease in patriotism among citizens

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What if the Supreme Court ruled in favor of McCulloch in the case McCulloch v. Maryland, how might this have affected the balance between state and federal power?
The federal government might have become weaker than it is today.
State governments may have gained the ability to veto federal laws.
Federalism could have been replaced with a unitary system.
It could potentially have limited the power of states over their own economies.
What act expanded the powers of the federal government over commerce?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Monroe Doctrine
The Bill of Rights
The Commerce Clause of the Constitution
Which Supreme Court decision clarified the distribution of power between federal and state governments by ruling that states cannot tax federal institutions?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
United States v. Lopez
Gibbons v. Ogden