CGFM Study Exam 1 (rated A+) correctly
answered 2023
Federalism - correct answer 1. Power is distributed among different lvls of Gov't
2. A legal relationship with power distributed among different levels of gov't
3. No lvl of gov't has complete authority over all areas of public policy
4. Results in no centralized system of gov't in US
Complex relationships between the Federal, State, and Local Gov'ts, distributed authorities, rather than a
centralized command and control system is an example of: - correct answer Federalism
Sovereignty - correct answer 1. National gov't has because states and citizens can't sue w/out its
permission
2. States may not enact laws that violate the Constitution or US code.
3. Local governments may not enact laws violating state or federal constitution or state statutes
Popular Sovereignty - correct answer 1. Citizens hold ultimate authority through the ballot and even a
sovereign gov't is accountable to citizens
3 Levels of US gov't: - correct answer 1. Federal/National
2. State
3. Local/Municipal
4. Each lvl is separate and distinct
5. Coordinate efforts - education and homeland security
6. Intergovernmental coordination is achieved through grants
7. Each lvl primary purpose is to provide services to its citizens
Federal Gov't: - correct answer 1. Representative Democratic Republic
