CLEP American Government POS2041,
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
A system in which the power to govern is shared between
national and state governments - Correct Answers
✅Federalism
A system in which national and state governments are
competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent
in the US during the 19th century. - Correct Answers ✅Dual
/ Layer Cake Federalism
A system in which national and state government have
shared or overlapping powers. FDR's New Deal legislation
established this system in the US. - Correct Answers
✅Cooperative / Marble Cake Federalism
A system in which the national government sets requirements
that are then implemented by state and local governments. -
Correct Answers ✅Regulatory Federalism
A system in which the national government provides grants-
in-aid to states using conditions to elicit control. - Correct
Answers ✅Fiscal Federalism
Devolutionary system in which the national government
returns tax dollars to the state and local governments
primarily in the form of block grants. - Correct Answers
✅New Federalism
,CLEP American Government POS2041,
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
The negative aspects of this system include: conflicts
between state and national government, economic and racial
discrimination, uneven enforcement of law, and dominance of
local governments by special interest groups - Correct
Answers ✅Federalism
The positive aspects of this system include: diversity/diffusion
of power, more access points for political participation,
fostering of experimentation and innovation, and allowing
local governments to manage local problems effectively -
Correct Answers ✅Federalism
This type of government suits a large country with a diverse
population - Correct Answers ✅Federal
Powers specifically outlined in the Constitution as assigned to
one branch of government. - Correct Answers
✅Enumerated Powers
This article of the Constitution establishes the Executive
Branch. - Correct Answers ✅Article II
Federal grants in which the recipient has little discretion over
how the money is spent. The national government sets
narrowly defined rules for use of funds and often requires the
,CLEP American Government POS2041,
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
states or local governments to provide matching funds. These
grants account for 90% of federal aid dollars. Examples
include Head Start, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and the
Interstate Highway System - Correct Answers ✅Categorical
Grant
Federal grants in which the recipient has a lot of discretion
over how the money is spent. These grants are issued in
support of general government functions such as education
and law enforcement. - Correct Answers ✅Block Grant
Federal categorical grants in which the granting agency has
much discretion over how the recipient spends the money. -
Correct Answers ✅Project Grant
Federal categorical grants in which the granting agency has
less discretion over how the recipient spends the money. -
Correct Answers ✅Formula Grant
The President's role in the armed forces which during the
20th century has allowed Presidents to circumvent Congress'
refusal to declare war. - Correct Answers ✅Commander in
Chief
, CLEP American Government POS2041,
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
Constitutionally required address by the President typically
given in a joint session of Congress. - Correct Answers
✅State of the Union
Constitutionally empowered to appoint judges, ambassadors,
and other high officials - Correct Answers ✅President
Constitutionally empowered to make treaties with foreign
countries. - Correct Answers ✅President
President requires their approval to appoint judges,
ambassadors and other high officials. - Correct Answers
✅Senate
This customary power allows the President to grant reprieves
and pardons for federal offenses. - Correct Answers
✅Grant Clemency
Age requirement for President - Correct Answers ✅35
Number of years a President must reside in the US prior to
taking office - Correct Answers ✅14
Presidential management model in which the Chief of Staff
plays a prominent role as the head of a military style chain of
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
A system in which the power to govern is shared between
national and state governments - Correct Answers
✅Federalism
A system in which national and state governments are
competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent
in the US during the 19th century. - Correct Answers ✅Dual
/ Layer Cake Federalism
A system in which national and state government have
shared or overlapping powers. FDR's New Deal legislation
established this system in the US. - Correct Answers
✅Cooperative / Marble Cake Federalism
A system in which the national government sets requirements
that are then implemented by state and local governments. -
Correct Answers ✅Regulatory Federalism
A system in which the national government provides grants-
in-aid to states using conditions to elicit control. - Correct
Answers ✅Fiscal Federalism
Devolutionary system in which the national government
returns tax dollars to the state and local governments
primarily in the form of block grants. - Correct Answers
✅New Federalism
,CLEP American Government POS2041,
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
The negative aspects of this system include: conflicts
between state and national government, economic and racial
discrimination, uneven enforcement of law, and dominance of
local governments by special interest groups - Correct
Answers ✅Federalism
The positive aspects of this system include: diversity/diffusion
of power, more access points for political participation,
fostering of experimentation and innovation, and allowing
local governments to manage local problems effectively -
Correct Answers ✅Federalism
This type of government suits a large country with a diverse
population - Correct Answers ✅Federal
Powers specifically outlined in the Constitution as assigned to
one branch of government. - Correct Answers
✅Enumerated Powers
This article of the Constitution establishes the Executive
Branch. - Correct Answers ✅Article II
Federal grants in which the recipient has little discretion over
how the money is spent. The national government sets
narrowly defined rules for use of funds and often requires the
,CLEP American Government POS2041,
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
states or local governments to provide matching funds. These
grants account for 90% of federal aid dollars. Examples
include Head Start, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and the
Interstate Highway System - Correct Answers ✅Categorical
Grant
Federal grants in which the recipient has a lot of discretion
over how the money is spent. These grants are issued in
support of general government functions such as education
and law enforcement. - Correct Answers ✅Block Grant
Federal categorical grants in which the granting agency has
much discretion over how the recipient spends the money. -
Correct Answers ✅Project Grant
Federal categorical grants in which the granting agency has
less discretion over how the recipient spends the money. -
Correct Answers ✅Formula Grant
The President's role in the armed forces which during the
20th century has allowed Presidents to circumvent Congress'
refusal to declare war. - Correct Answers ✅Commander in
Chief
, CLEP American Government POS2041,
POS 2041 Chapters 10-12, American
exam 2
Constitutionally required address by the President typically
given in a joint session of Congress. - Correct Answers
✅State of the Union
Constitutionally empowered to appoint judges, ambassadors,
and other high officials - Correct Answers ✅President
Constitutionally empowered to make treaties with foreign
countries. - Correct Answers ✅President
President requires their approval to appoint judges,
ambassadors and other high officials. - Correct Answers
✅Senate
This customary power allows the President to grant reprieves
and pardons for federal offenses. - Correct Answers
✅Grant Clemency
Age requirement for President - Correct Answers ✅35
Number of years a President must reside in the US prior to
taking office - Correct Answers ✅14
Presidential management model in which the Chief of Staff
plays a prominent role as the head of a military style chain of
