Government 2nd Quarter Exam 2022

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A state law

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cannot conflict with a national law if the national law is constitutional.

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Which of the following statements best defines federalism? Options: State governments grant power to the central government. The central government grants state governments power. State and national governments have clearly defined powers but share no powers. Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory.

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Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory.

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Which of the following is a concurrent power of the state and federal governments?
make treaties,
provide for elections,
enforce laws,
provide for education

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enforce laws

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Money given to states to influence their policies by the Federal government

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federal grant

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Requires states to provide a service that meets minimum national standards

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federal mandate

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The court case that determined whose power, state or federal was supreme was

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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If the state of Oklahoma refuses to extradite a fugitive to Texas, what action can be taken?

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Texas may sue Oklahoma in Federal court to compel extradition.

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The final resolution of any disputes between states is accomplished by

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the Supreme Court

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A course of action that a government decides to take is defined as

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Public policy

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The purpose of state regulation of business should be to all of the following EXCEPT: protect consumers, protect workers, protect favored businesses, protect the environment

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protect favored businesses