Chapter 3 Reading Quiz

Instructions:
The following short quiz will cover Chapter 3. It consists of ten multiple-choice questions, each worth ten points. You will have a total of thirty minutes to complete this quiz. You are required to read Chapter 3 before attempting this quiz. Good luck!

Objectives:
This quiz is designed to help you master the following outcomes:

• CO 2: Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.

• CO 3: Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice.

Key Learning Outcomes for Chapter 3:

• 3.1 Recall the concept of federalism.

• 3.1 Identify the constitutional logic of federalism.

• 3.1 Identify the powers and responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments.

• 3.2 Describe how federalism has evolved in the United States.

• 3.2 Compare different conceptions of federalism.

• 3.3 Recall how federal intergovernmental grants have evolved over time.

• 3.3 Identify the types of federal intergovernmental grants.

• 3.3 List the characteristics of federal unfunded mandates.

• 3.4 Identify the dynamics of competitive federalism.

• 3.5 Identify the advantages of federalism.

• 3.5 Recall the disadvantages of federalism.