Federalism and Mandates Overview

The video tutorial covers the concept of federalism, explaining the allocation of power between national and state governments. It discusses exclusive, reserved, and concurrent powers, and how societal needs influence this balance. The tutorial also explores fiscal federalism, including categorical and block grants, and the role of mandates, both funded and unfunded. The video concludes with a review of these concepts, emphasizing their significance in the AP government curriculum.

What is the primary focus of federalism?

• The power of local governments

• The power of the federal government

• The power of state governments

• The sharing of power between national and state governments

Which type of power is exclusively held by the federal government?

• Reserved powers

• Shared powers

• Concurrent powers

• Exclusive powers

What are reserved powers?

• Powers given to local governments

• Powers kept by the states

• Powers delegated to the federal government

• Powers shared by both state and national governments

What is an example of a concurrent power?

• Policing

• Taxation

• Declaring war

• Education

What is a categorical grant?

• A grant given to local governments

• A grant with specific federal standards

• A grant with no conditions

• A grant for military purposes

How do block grants differ from categorical grants?

• Block grants have fewer strings attached

• Block grants are for specific projects

• Block grants are only for education

• Block grants have more conditions

What is a mandate in the context of federalism?

• A suggestion from the federal government

• A voluntary program for states

• A requirement for states to follow federal directives

• A local government initiative

What is an unfunded mandate?

• A mandate with state funding

• A mandate with no federal funding

• A mandate with partial federal funding

• A mandate with full federal funding

What was the purpose of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act?

• To reduce the number of unfunded mandates

• To increase state funding for mandates

• To eliminate all federal mandates

• To increase federal mandates

What was the devolution revolution?

• A movement to return power to the states

• A movement to centralize power

• A movement to eliminate state governments

• A movement to increase federal funding