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| True or False. According to the text, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light, the federal government and state and local governments employ approximately the same number of employees. As such, both levels of American government are about equally involved in the daily lives of Americans |
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| True or False. According to the text, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light, most state and local employees work in the areas of law enforcement and prisons. |
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| True or False. According to the text, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light, while the federal government raises more revenue than state and local governments in taxes, state and local governments actually spend more money. |
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| True or False. According to the text, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light, state and local governments in the United States flourished long before there was a national federal government. Consequently, the framers of the 1787 Constitution drafted the new document based upon their knowledge of and experiences with colonial and state governments. |
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| True or False. According to the text, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light, while the national federal government has become the prime mover in securing the country's economy and military defense and advancing and protecting civil rights, the states and localitites across the country are still predominantlyin charge of such policy areas as police and fire protection, education, criminal justice, and building and repairing public infrastructure. |
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| Consider the reading in chapter one of the textbook, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light. According to the text, policies that involve or require “government tax and social programs [to] shift wealth or [other] benefits from one segment of the population to another, often from the rich to the poor” are known as __________ policies. Though often unpopular, such policies may be, and have been, enacted at both the state and federal level of government. |
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| Consider the class lecture on the nature of the American union. One concept that was introduced was this: a ______ may be defined as a system of government that consists of a loose association or alliance of states with a weak, limited central or general government. |
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| Consider the class lectures on the nature of the American union. One concept that was introduced was this: _______________ may be defined as a system of government in which power is shared or divided between a central or general government and state, regional, or provincial governments. |
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| As a follow-up to question #3, one expression or view of the above system of government was prevalent in the United States from the 1930s to the 1960s. According to this view, the division or separation of powers between the federal government and state governments was deemphasized. Instead, proponents of this view stressed a partnership and sharing of government functions and responsibilities. For example, the federal government fulfils its responsibility by providing monetary grants-in-aid to the states to carry out various programs. This expression or view of the above system of government is known as ________. |
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| Consider the reading in chapter one of the textbook, State and local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light. According to the text, in the past few years, the state of _______ has become the first state in the country to successfully enact a program that provides almost all of its citizens with universal health insurance. |
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| Consider the reading in chapter one of the textbook, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light. According to the text, non-Hispanic whites or Caucasians constitute approximately 66% of the total population in the United States, followed by Hispanics/Latinos at 15%, blacks/African Americans at 13%, and Asian-Pacific Islanders at 5%. However, these demographic figures fluctuate from state to state. According to the text, in terms of as a percentage of its population, followed by the states of New Mexico and California, the state of _______ has the largest non-white population in the country. In fact, 75% of its population is non-white. |
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| Consider the reading in chapter one of the textbook, State and Local Politics, by David Magleby and Paul Light. According to the text, in the past few years, the state of _________, led by its Republican governor, attempted to become the first state in the country to address the issue of global climate change in a meaningful way. This state aimed to implement its own standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, the federal Environmental Protection Agency denied this state’s efforts on the basis that “a unified federal” approach was preferable to “a state-by-state” approach. |
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| States may be viewed as _______ for the country. This means that political events or developments in one state could have a significant impact in other states all across the country. In November 2009, the states of ________ and ______ held gubernatorial elections. Based on the results of these contests, several observers believed that these two states could be viewed in this way. |
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1. Political Bellwethers
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| In one of the states mention above, history was made in 2009. For the first time in the state’s history, an election for _____ was held. |
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| Most states, 34 in fact, routinely holds their gubernatorial elections in what specific election year? |
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| The even number of non-presidential years. For example, if the election for president was in 2008, then the gubernatorial election will be held in 2010. |
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| In class, seven features of democracy were discussed. Identify the six features or elements of democracy discussed. |
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| _____________, who served as Vice President (1825-1832), as U.S. Secretary of State (1844-1845), as U.S. Secretary of War (1817-1825), as a U.S. Senator (1832-1844, 1845-1850), and as a U.S. Representative (1810-1817), was the leading spokesman of his day for States’ Rights. In 1830, in the clearest expression of his views, he succinctly said, “The Union, next to our liberty, the most dear.” |
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| On December 20, 1860, South Carolina unanimously passed an ordinance “to dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina and other States united with her under the compact entitled “The Constitution of the United States of America”. The ordinance specifically proclaimed that South Carolina’s act to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1788 was “hereby repealed.” What is the specific state right being invoked here? __________________ |
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| Though the U.S. Constitution does not expressly provide for or acknowledge this right, those who argue that states inherently and naturally possess this right commonly rely on what provision in the U.S. Constitution to justify the existence of this right? ______________ |
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| Other than Secession, identify THREE other specific states' rights contained in the U.S. Constitution. |
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1. Guaranteed 1 House Vote 2. The right to 2 senators elected by the people 3. States control elections
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| In the antebellum period, it was rare for American politicians, especially Democratic presidents like James Polk, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan, to describe the United States as a nation. Instead, reflecting their elevated views on the role of the states, they more commonly described the United States in what TWO ways. ________, __________ |
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| What does the 13th Amendment say? |
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| What does the 15th Amendment say? |
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| What does the 17th Amendment say? |
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| People vote for 2 U.S. Senators |
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| What does the 19th Amendment say? |
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| What does the 24th Amendment say? |
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| Prohabition of the poll tax |
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| What does the 26th Amendment say? |
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| Standardized the voting age to 18 |
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| Proponents of nation-centered federalism commonly rely upon Article VI of the U.S. Constitution to justify their views. In particular, they rely upon TWO specific features found in Article VI. What are these thwo features? |
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1. The oath or affirmation to uphold the Constitution
2. Supreme power/authority |
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| In addition to certain provisions found in Article VI, proponents of nation-centered federalism have also invoked the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution so support their views. Identify the particular language in the Preamble most commonly invoked to support this view of federalism. |
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| We the People to form a more perfect union..... |
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| In stark contrast to the perspective offered by Democratic Presidents James Polk, Franklin Piere, and James Buchanan in their inaugural addresses, on March 4, 1881, President James Garfield,a Republican from Ohio, explained in his inaugural remarks that the debate over the nature of the Union, the debate over federalism, is over, "irrevocably settled." In fact, he argued that any further discussion of this topic "can only stir up strife" and will only "delay the onward march" of the nation. In making this case, Garfield did not principally rely upon cerain provisions found in the U.s Constitution. Instead, he relied upon a "decree" from a particular "high court" from which "there is no appeal." Briefly explain what President Garfield meant. What is this "high court" and why can't its decision be appealed? |
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| Define "Nullification" and note which article/amendment to the U.S. Constitution proponents (e.g., two-term Texas Governor Rick Perry and 2010 Georgia Republican gubernataorial candidate Ray McBerry) argue that this state power is found. |
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Definition- A formal veto of a federal law or decitions
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| Which early-to-mid 19th century American thinker-politician is most associated with explaining and amplifying the doctrine of state nullification? |
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| Considering John Calhoun, which earlier American thinker-politician did he principally rely upon for his views on nullification? |
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| During the antebellum period, state nullification was used in two major instances. What were they? |
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1. 1828/1832 Tariff
2. 1798 Alien and Sedition Act |
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| Why do proponents of state nullification, then and now, argue that states must possess this power? Make two observations. |
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1. To be a "watchdog" if a government is thought to be corrupting society
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Consider the famed 1830 Webster-Hayne debate that took place on the floor of the U.S. Senate. You were assigned to read excerpts of this debate that focuses on the nature of the American Union. First, briefly summarize each of their respective views. Second, with which senator's views--Whig Senator Daniel WEbster of Massachusetts or Democratic Senator Rober Hayne of South Carolin--- Most reflect your own views upon the naure of the American union and the role of the states within it (note: do take a firm, clear position)?
1st - The views of Democratic Senator Robert Hayne of South Carolina(the first debate speaker) |
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Consider the famed 1830 Webster-Hayne debate that took place on the floor of the U.S. Senate. You were assigned to read excerpts of this debate that focuses on the nature of the American Union. First, briefly summarize each of their respective views. Second, with which senator's views--Whig Senator Daniel WEbster of Massachusetts or Democratic Senator Rober Hayne of South Carolin--- Most reflect your own views upon the naure of the American union and the role of the states within it (note: do take a firm, clear position)?
1st - The views of Whig Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts (the respondant) |
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