Federalism (3) - American Government A+ Exam Questions & Answers

What was the discussion of federalism like during the drafting of the constitution? - ANSWER-It called for intense debate. Double security refers to what and who came up with the term? - ANSWER-Checks and balances, James Madison Madison's concept of "double security" was primarily intended to check what? - ANSWER-The abuse of political power. What is federalism? - ANSWER-The division of power between the federal and state governments. Under the Articles of Confederation, how did states generally feel regarding the federal government? - ANSWER-States enjoyed their sovereignty from the federal government. What characterizes the evolution of the balance of power between state, local, and national governments? - ANSWER-The federal government has progressively assumed greater responsibility for domestic and economic issues. Which governmental institution is primarily credited with the most recent shift in the balance of power between the state and federal government and how? - ANSWER-The Supreme Court because it has begun to shift power back to the states by limiting the Commerce clause. How can the most recent version of federalism be described? - ANSWER-Some power has shifted back to the states. What was dual federalism? - ANSWER-The national and state governments worked independently of each other, with distinct powers, functions, and responsibilities that did not overlap.