NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PROMISES
The Constitution guarantees every state a republican form of government. This means government through elected representatives—not membership in a political party. What is this form of government commonly called?
Representative government.
Which part of the national government has the constitutional power to admit new states?
Congress
What is the general term for federal money or other resources given to state and local governments?
Grants-in-aid.
What term describes the national and state governments working together to address problems and provide services?
Cooperative federalism.
Ted Bundy was arrested in Pensacola in 1978. In which state is Pensacola?
Florida.
If a foreign country invades one state, which level of government has a constitutional duty to protect it?
The national, or federal, government.
This act directs the people of a territory to write a proposed state constitution.
An enabling act.
A state receives federal money that can only be used for school lunches and must follow specific federal requirements. What type of grant is this?
A categorical grant.
This federal agency helps state and local police investigate crimes.
The FBI, or Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ted Bundy escaped from custody twice in 1977 in this western state.
Colorado.
Which level of government has the primary responsibility for keeping peace and order within a state’s borders?
The state government.
After approving a proposed state constitution, Congress passes this act to create the new state.
An act of admission.
A state receives money for a broad purpose, such as social services, and has greater freedom to decide how to spend it within that purpose. What type of grant is this?
A block grant.
A state needs population information to plan new schools, housing, and transportation. Which federal bureau provides this information?
The Census Bureau.
What is the legal process of returning a fugitive found in one state to the state where the person is accused of a crime?
Extradition.
Under Article IV’s protection against internal disorder, which state body normally requests federal assistance, and who may request it if that body cannot meet?
The state legislature normally requests help. The governor may request help when the legislature cannot be convened.
Congress tried to prevent Oklahoma from moving its capital after admission. The Supreme Court ruled that Congress could not use an admission condition to interfere with this internal state decision. What principle does this illustrate?
New states enter the Union on an equal footing with existing states and retain authority over their internal affairs.
A categorical grant offers $600,000 for a school lunch program but requires a $150,000 state contribution. If the state accepts, how much of its own money must it provide, and what is the combined program budget?
The state must provide $150,000. The combined budget is $750,000.
A state wants federal money for a program but dislikes the rules attached to it. Explain one benefit and one tradeoff of accepting the grant.
Benefit: The state gains money or resources to provide services. Tradeoff: It must follow federal conditions, which may limit its choices or require state spending.
In Puerto Rico v. Branstad, the Supreme Court ruled that these courts can order an unwilling governor to extradite a fugitive. Which courts?
Federal courts.
The Constitution protects each state’s territorial integrity. What does “territorial integrity” mean?
The state’s continued existence and geographic territory must be respected.
Congress wants to create a new state from part of an existing state. Whose approval is required in addition to Congress’s approval?
The legislature of the existing state. If more than one state is involved, the legislatures of all affected states must consent.
A university submits a proposal for a specific diabetes research study and competes against other applicants for federal funding. What type of grant is this?
A project grant.
Cooperation is a two-way street. What major national political event do state and local election officials help conduct?
National elections, including elections for President and Congress.
Why was Bundy held in Florida even though he had murder charges in Colorado?
Because he had committed capital crimes in Tallahassee, Florida.