Which of the Following Statements Would Fall Under the Principle

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would fall under the principle of coercive federalism?

• A) The national government threatens state governments with military might.
• B) The national government uses mandates or regulations without giving states the money to execute and enforce the mandates or regulations.
• C) The national government passes new constitutional amendments limiting state power.
• D) The national government threatens to tax residents at a higher rate in states unwilling to cooperate with the goals and policies of the national government.
• E) The national government forces the states to change policies through an act of Congress.

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Definitions:

Drawee

The party in a financial transaction who is directed to pay a specified amount of money on a check or draft.

Certify

The act of officially recognizing someone or something as having met a particular standard or criteria.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for implementing monetary policy, supervising banks, and providing financial services.

Bill of Exchange

A written, unconditional order by one party (the drawer) to another (the drawee) to pay a certain sum, either immediately (a sight bill) or on a fixed date (a term bill), to a third party (the payee) or to bearer.