Federalism

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Federalism

Listen to our episode on federalism and then test your know-how (8 possible points)

The United States is a federation, but what does that actually mean? *

1 point

Just like the confederates during the Civil War, we rebelled from Britain, which made us a federation.

We have both a federal government and 50 semi-sovereign state governments.

Federal law is the only one that citizens must obey.

Citizens help to determine the laws that govern them.

How many students of color were selected to integrate Little Rock High School (spell the number out!) *

2 points

What is the first principle of federalism, according to Lisa Mannheim? *

1 point

Federal law wins out over state law.

Federalism is just a theory invented by political scientists.

The system of federalism is a privilege, not a right.

Federalism changes constantly, so it's hard to define.

What happens when a state law contradicts a federal law? *

1 point

The state law doesn't count.

This triggers an immediate review by the Supreme Court.

The federal government can choose to enforce federal law in that state, but they don't HAVE to.

Because states are little sovereignties, the state gets to govern itself however it wants.

What does the Tenth Amendment say? *

1 point

We have a right to a trial by jury.

The federal government only has the powers listed in the Constitution, the states have the rest.

You rights are not limited to what is listed in the Constitution.

Federal law is the Supreme Law of the land.

Why, in part, did Alexander Hamilton want a strong federal government? *

1 point

He didn't trust the states to be able to govern themselves.

It would benefit states like his where manufacturing was booming.

He wanted to be just like the British government.

Hamilton DIDN'T want a strong federal government, that was James Madison.

Why, according to Dave Robertson, is federalism good for our democracy? *

1 point

It allows us to oppose federal power.

It incentivizes states to make laws that uphold our constitutional rights.

It keeps state governments from getting too powerful.

It makes it easier for us to work with other countries.

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