Question 1

If one state does not have a death penalty, can that state refuse to return a fugitive to face a possible death penalty in another state?

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A)   Yes; it is a moral obligation.
B)   No; according to Article IV of the U.S. Constitution, states must respect and uphold the extradition laws of other states.
C)   No; Congress has approved the death penalty for all states.
D)   No; death penalty cases take precedent over other criminal cases.
E)   Yes; but this is true only if the federal court intervenes and orders the prisoner's transfer.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

An example of state actions forcing federal action was

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A)   the Fugitive Slave Act.
B)   Personal Liberty Laws.
C)   Arizona SB 1070.
D)   Options A, B, and C are true.
E)   None of the above is true.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

What was the name of the landmark case that concluded when a state supreme court's decision is in direct conflict with a decision by the United States Supreme Court, each state legislature must abide by those rulings?

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A)   Marbury v. Madison
B)   McCulloch v. Maryland
C)   Bas v. Tingy
D)   Martin v. Mott
E)   Martin v. Hunter's LesseeF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

In a federal system of government what is the role of the national government when disputes arise between states?

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A)   The federal government is powerless in disagreements between states.
B)   The federal government has legislative powers to arbitrate disagreements between states.
C)   Disagreements between states are arbitrated by a council of state executives; the federal government has no role.
D)   The federal government has an equal vote and stake, as do the two or more states that are disagreeing.
E)   The high courts of the states in disagreement arbitrate the dispute without interference of the federal government.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

During the first 30 years or so of the new constitutional democracy in the United States, what was the relationship between the states and the new federal government?

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A)   This era saw a constant struggle between federal powers and those of the states. Eventually the federal government became dominant.
B)   The federal government had no powers at this time and was, in effect, nonexistent.
C)   During this era there was a unique and effective balance between the two governments.
D)   This era is often referred to as the period of state-centered federalism, in which the states managed their own affairs with very little interference from the federal government.
E)   During this era the new federal government was dominant.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Article IV, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution is referred to as the privileges and immunities clause. What does this section guarantee to American citizens?

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A)   The citizens of one state are immune to the civil laws of another state.
B)   Citizens have privileges and not rights, which means that they are not immune to losing the privileges.
C)   Every citizen has the right to travel through other states, reside in any state, and participate in business in any state.
D)   Citizens are bound by the privileges in the state constitution, not the national constitution (U.S. Constitution) .
E)   Citizens are bound by the privileges in the national constitution (U.S. Constitution) , not the constitutions of the states.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The passage of the National Minimum Drinking Age Amendment is

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A)   an encouragement of the "laboratories of democracy."
B)   an example of lack of accountability.
C)   an example of strengthening individual liberty through division of powers.
D)   a disadvantage of federalism causing disparate programs for citizens of different states.
E)   an example of a coercive burden on states that rely on federal funding.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

What were the issues involved in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden? What is the significance of these decisions for understanding the nature of American federalism? Compare and contrast these two cases.

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Question 9

Why could the United Nations be considered a confederation?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a league of sovereign countries that work together to enforce various international laws.
B)   The United Nations cannot be considered a confederation.
C)   It is bound by a constitution to perform certain powers.
D)   When nations join they become subordinate to the United Nations governing body.
E)   Member nations are subordinate to the European community.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political subunits is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   state system.
B)   federal system, or federated system.
C)   dual system.
D)   democracy.
E)   national system.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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