Heimler's History: Federalism Video Quiz

What does the term 'federalism' refer to in the context of government?

• The power of the federal government

• The sharing of power between national and state governments

• The power of local governments

• The power of state governments

Which of the following is an example of exclusive powers?

• Declaring war

• Taxation

• Policing

• Education

What are reserved powers?

• Powers given to local governments

• Powers given to the federal government alone

• Powers kept by the states

• Powers shared by both state and national governments

What is a categorical grant?

• State money given to local governments

• Federal money given to states with no conditions

• Federal money given to states with specific conditions

• Local money given to federal government

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

• Block grants have more conditions attached

• Block grants have fewer conditions attached

• Block grants are only for healthcare

• Block grants are only for education

What is a mandate in the context of federalism?

• A suggestion from the federal government

• A financial incentive for states

• A requirement for states to follow federal directives

• A voluntary program for states

What is an unfunded mandate?

• A mandate with federal funding

• A mandate without federal funding

• A mandate with state funding

• A mandate with local funding

Which act severely limited the federal government's ability to issue unfunded mandates?

• Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

• Clean Air Act

• Elementary and Secondary Education Act

• No Child Left Behind Act

What was the impact of Ronald Reagan's devolution revolution?

• Increased federal power

• Increased state power

• Increased international power

• Increased local power

How has the sharing of power between state and national governments changed over time?

• It has remained the same

• It has shifted back and forth

• It has only increased for the federal government

• It has only increased for the state governments