POSC 1010 CAREY FINAL CLEMSON
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the relationship between state and local government? - ANSWERStates have
both shared and reserved powers, states are modeled after the federal government,
each state has a constitution
What does local government finance look like? - ANSWERPrimary source is property
tax, in some states sales tax
The Great compromise settled the dispute between _ and _ at the Constitutional
Convention. - ANSWERLarge and small states
Can a federal judge impose a federal sales tax on items that are only in certain states? -
ANSWERNo
What train of thought did Plato have believing that only certain philosopher kings should
be able to rule? - ANSWERElitism
Who was a major contributor to the Federalist Papers? - ANSWERHamilton and
Madison
What did Rosseau believe? - ANSWERPeople give up some natural freedoms for civil
freedom
Are policies better tried out at the state before the federal level? - ANSWERYes
All federal grant programs run from Washington directly - ANSWERTrue
In the view of the Framers, rights are protected but not created by the government -
ANSWERTrue
The 3/5 compromise came about due to the division between _ an _ -
ANSWERNorthern and Southern states
If federal and state law conflicts, which wins? - ANSWERFederal overrules
Which court decision overturned Plessy v. Fergueson - ANSWERBrown v. Board of
Education
Does the constitution require there to be nine Supreme Court justices? - ANSWERNo
Dual federalism - ANSWERFederal and state government gov kept most seperate
, What is the most important amendment - ANSWERFreedom of speech and press
The US economy is... - ANSWERMixed, but mostly capitalist
How is the legislative branch elected? - ANSWERCongress-
HOR:
-elected every 2 years (popular)
-25 years old,
-2 per state, appointed by legislature
-staggered 6-year terms
Senate:
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of state
-Vice President is president of the Senate (only tie-breaking vote)
How is the judicial branch elected? - ANSWERappointed by the president and
confirmed by the senate
How is the executive branch elected? - ANSWERby the Electoral College--Indirect
Election
Commerce Clause - ANSWERClause stating that Congress can regulate interstate and
international commerce.
Necessary and Proper Clause - ANSWERconstitutional authorization for Congress to
make any law required to carry out its powers
Supremacy Clause - ANSWERConstitution is the supreme law of the land
Federalism - ANSWERA system in which power is divided between the national and
state governments
Dual sovereignty - ANSWERa system of government in which ultimate governing
authority is divided between two levels of government, a central government and
regional governments, with each level having ultimate authority over different policy
matters
Reserved powers - ANSWERPowers given to the state government alone
Concurrent Powers - ANSWERPowers held jointly by the national and state
governments.
What is the current Presidental election process? - ANSWEREvery four years, popular
vote and then electoral college ultimately decides
What is the current Presidental nomination process? - ANSWERbegin with precinct
meetings where voters have the opportunity to become delegates to county convention,
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the relationship between state and local government? - ANSWERStates have
both shared and reserved powers, states are modeled after the federal government,
each state has a constitution
What does local government finance look like? - ANSWERPrimary source is property
tax, in some states sales tax
The Great compromise settled the dispute between _ and _ at the Constitutional
Convention. - ANSWERLarge and small states
Can a federal judge impose a federal sales tax on items that are only in certain states? -
ANSWERNo
What train of thought did Plato have believing that only certain philosopher kings should
be able to rule? - ANSWERElitism
Who was a major contributor to the Federalist Papers? - ANSWERHamilton and
Madison
What did Rosseau believe? - ANSWERPeople give up some natural freedoms for civil
freedom
Are policies better tried out at the state before the federal level? - ANSWERYes
All federal grant programs run from Washington directly - ANSWERTrue
In the view of the Framers, rights are protected but not created by the government -
ANSWERTrue
The 3/5 compromise came about due to the division between _ an _ -
ANSWERNorthern and Southern states
If federal and state law conflicts, which wins? - ANSWERFederal overrules
Which court decision overturned Plessy v. Fergueson - ANSWERBrown v. Board of
Education
Does the constitution require there to be nine Supreme Court justices? - ANSWERNo
Dual federalism - ANSWERFederal and state government gov kept most seperate
, What is the most important amendment - ANSWERFreedom of speech and press
The US economy is... - ANSWERMixed, but mostly capitalist
How is the legislative branch elected? - ANSWERCongress-
HOR:
-elected every 2 years (popular)
-25 years old,
-2 per state, appointed by legislature
-staggered 6-year terms
Senate:
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of state
-Vice President is president of the Senate (only tie-breaking vote)
How is the judicial branch elected? - ANSWERappointed by the president and
confirmed by the senate
How is the executive branch elected? - ANSWERby the Electoral College--Indirect
Election
Commerce Clause - ANSWERClause stating that Congress can regulate interstate and
international commerce.
Necessary and Proper Clause - ANSWERconstitutional authorization for Congress to
make any law required to carry out its powers
Supremacy Clause - ANSWERConstitution is the supreme law of the land
Federalism - ANSWERA system in which power is divided between the national and
state governments
Dual sovereignty - ANSWERa system of government in which ultimate governing
authority is divided between two levels of government, a central government and
regional governments, with each level having ultimate authority over different policy
matters
Reserved powers - ANSWERPowers given to the state government alone
Concurrent Powers - ANSWERPowers held jointly by the national and state
governments.
What is the current Presidental election process? - ANSWEREvery four years, popular
vote and then electoral college ultimately decides
What is the current Presidental nomination process? - ANSWERbegin with precinct
meetings where voters have the opportunity to become delegates to county convention,
