Question 1.1. John C. Calhoun proposed the following to assert states' right:
secession from the union.
the right of the states to take up arms against the national government.
the right of states to tax the national government.
nullification and interposition.
Question 2.2. Congressional staff have an important role in Congress because members rely on staff to study the issues and provide them with essential information.
members rely on staff to cast votes for them.
members rely on staff to sit in for them when representing their districts.
members would not understand the complexity of legislation without the input of their staff.
Question 3.3. Which power is NOT a congressional power as stated in Article I of the Constitution?
The power of the purse
Implied powers
The power to veto laws
The power to declare war
Question 4.4. Which legislative act is a good example of intergovernmental relations that are the hallmark of Cooperative Federalism?
The Social Security Act of 1935
The Alien and Sedition Act of 1798
The Immigration Act of 1924
None of the above
Question 5.5. The principal powers of Congress include all except the power of the purse.
the power to declare war.
implied powers.
the power to hire generals.
Question 6.6. Which of these choices is NOT a type of local government?
Municipalities
Special districts
Counties
None of the above
Question 7.7. An earmark is an item used as a placeholder during a debate in the Senate.
an item that a representative has recommended for legislative veto.
an item placed into the budget that targets House members' districts or Senators' states.
an item placed in the budget for the purposes of balancing it.
Question 8.8. The national government can attempt to gain the cooperation of state governments by using what type of coercive measures?
Increasing tax rates on residents of the state
Withholding health care coverage
Use of federal marshals
All of the above
Question 9.9. Under a Home Rule Charter, local authority is usually established by the local voters.
never established by the state's legislature.
never established by the state's constitution.
usually established by a provision in the state's constitution or granted by the state's legislature.
Question 10.10. A unitary system of government has some advantages compared to a federal system. Which of these choices is NOT an advantage of a unitary system of government?
Power and authority are concentrated in one central, sovereign government.
Provinces are used as administrative subdivisions of the central government and implement laws.
High degree of administrative efficiency because there is no question of authority.
Gives power to the people by encouraging them to pass laws that only apply within their own province.
Question 11.11. There are three types of committees used in Congress. Which of these is NOT a committee-type used by Congress?
Unilateral committee
Standing committee
Joint committee
Select committee
Question 12.12. A congressional whip is a floor leader that gauges support for bills and tries to enforce party discipline in accordance with a political agenda.
True
False
Question 13.13. Which of these statements is true regarding local (or city) governments in the United States?
Local governments only have as much power as states allow.
Local governments are sovereign and have unlimited authority.
Local governments can define their legal boundaries, regardless of state direction.
Question 14.14. If the President requests a Congressional authorization for the use of force, Congress has met its formal obligation to declare war if it votes to authorize the use of force.
has failed to meet its formal obligation.
must still pass a resolution stating "We declare war" after it has voted for authorization.
should do nothing because the President will do what he wants anyway.
Question 15.15. The national government can attempt to gain the cooperation of state governments by using what type of grant
Grant-In-Aid
Categorical grants
Block grants
All of the above