Chapter 3 Reading Quiz

Instructions: The following short quiz will cover Chapter 3. It will consist of ten multiple choice questions. Please note that you are required to read the chapter before attempting this quiz. Good luck!

Objectives: This quiz is designed in order for you to master the following outcomes:

• • CO 2   Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
  • CO 3   Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice.
    
    
  • 3.1 Recall the concept of federalism
  • 3.1 Identify the constitutional logic of federalism
  • 3.1 Identify the powers and responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments
    
    
  • 3.2 Describe how federalism has evolved in the United States
  • 3.2 Compare different conceptions of federalism
    
    
  • 3.3 Recall how federal intergovernmental grants have evolved over time
  • 3.3 Identify the types of federal intergovernmental grants
  • 3.3 List the characteristics of federal unfunded mandates
  • 3.4 Identify the dynamics of competitive federalism
  • 3.5 Identify the advantages of federalism
  • 3.5 Recall the disadvantages of federalism