by nstracke
New Federalism represents a pivotal shift in the balance of power between the federal government and the states, emphasizing a return of certain powers to state and local governments. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the key events, figures, and policies that have defined New Federalism. Get ready to test your knowledge and deepen your grasp of this significant political era!
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New Federalism Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is New Federalism primarily concerned with?
Centralizing power in the federal government
Decentralizing power to state and local governments
Increasing the power of the judiciary
Expanding the role of the executive branch
2. Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the concept of New Federalism?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
3. What was one of the main goals of New Federalism?
Increasing federal taxes
Reducing state taxes
Providing block grants to states
Centralizing education policy
4. Which of the following best describes a block grant?
A grant with strict federal guidelines
A grant for specific federal projects
A grant with broad state discretion
A grant only for education
5. Which Supreme Court case is often cited in discussions of federalism and states’ rights?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
6. What was the primary objective of the Revenue Sharing program under New Federalism?
To increase federal control over state budgets
To redistribute federal funds to states with fewer restrictions
To decrease federal spending
To centralize economic policy
7. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is often referenced in debates about federalism?
First Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
8. What is the concept of ‘devolution’ in the context of New Federalism?
Transferring power from the states to the federal government
Transferring power from the federal government to the states
Centralizing power within the federal executive branch
Expanding the judiciary’s role in state affairs
9. Which President introduced the concept of ‘General Revenue Sharing’?
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
10. What is one criticism often leveled against New Federalism?
It centralizes too much power in the federal government
It leads to unequal distribution of resources among states
It increases federal taxes
It reduces the power of the executive branch
11. Which policy is an example of New Federalism in action?
No Child Left Behind Act
Affordable Care Act
Welfare Reform Act of 1996
Patriot Act
12. How did New Federalism affect Medicaid?
It made Medicaid a fully federal program
It eliminated Medicaid
It gave states more control over Medicaid funds
It increased federal control over Medicaid
13. What is the primary difference between categorical grants and block grants?
Categorical grants have fewer restrictions
Block grants have more restrictions
Categorical grants are for specific purposes
Block grants are for specific purposes
14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of New Federalism?
Increased state control
Block grants
Revenue sharing
Centralized federal control
15. Which President’s administration is known for the ‘Contract with America’ that included New Federalism principles?
George H. W. Bush
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
16. What was a key feature of the ‘Contract with America’ related to New Federalism?
Expanding federal government programs
Reducing the size of the federal government
Increasing federal taxes
Centralizing federal education policy
17. What was the main purpose of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995?
To increase federal funding for state programs
To require states to follow federal mandates without additional funding
To limit the federal government’s ability to impose unfunded mandates on states
To centralize state and local government functions
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