The text suggests devolution was actually an "old idea" that acquired "new vitality" because

The text suggests devolution was actually an "old idea" that acquired "new vitality" because

a. courts no longer stood in the way of state policies.
b. state constitutions were modified in accordance with federal policies.
c. governors and mayors supported the effort.
d. Congress, rather than the president, was leading the effort.
e. Democratic leaders spearheaded the effort.











Answer: D

When the election of 1994 brought Republican majorities in the House and the Senate, the first key issue in the drive to shift important functions back to the states was

When the election of 1994 brought Republican majorities in the House and the Senate, the first key issue in the drive to shift important functions back to the states was

a. the war on drugs.
b. welfare.
c. Social Security.
d. law enforcement.
e. gender discrimination.







Answer: B

The conditions attached to grants are by far the most important federal restriction on state action because

The conditions attached to grants are by far the most important federal restriction on state action because

a. the Tenth Amendment amplifies their effect.
b. they can change, depending upon the size of the state.
c. they are not subject to review in the courts.
d. state officials play a major role in their interpretation.
e. the typical state depends for a quarter or more of its budget on federal grants.








Answer: E

The text suggests the growth of mandates has been fueled by the fact that

The text suggests the growth of mandates has been fueled by the fact that

a. local citizens can use a federal court to change local practices.
b. Congress has taken a greater interest in busing, state prisons, and police brutality.
c. few courts have an interest in hearing cases related to mandates.
d. the Reagan and Bush administrations supported them so enthusiastically.
e. none of the above.









Answer: A

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following statements is correct?

a. It is difficult to obtain a waiver from an administrative agency with regard to education.
b. There are a high number of unfunded mandates in education policy.
c. The government tends to use more mandates in areas where it spends a great deal of money.
d. The government tends to use more mandates in areas where it spends less money.
e. Environmental protection waivers are fairly easy to obtain.








Answer: D

A 2006 study found that the highest number of unfunded mandates could be found in the area of ________ policy.

A 2006 study found that the highest number of unfunded mandates could be found in the area of ________ policy.

a. environmental
b. education
c. health
d. transportation
e. law enforcement










Answer: A

Most federal mandates concern

Most federal mandates concern

a. sexual harassment.
b. civil liberties and civil rights.
c. civil rights and environmental protection.
d. waste management.
e. law enforcement.








Answer: C