CPM Intergovernmental Relations 3

Question 1

Interstate compacts are legally significant because once approved by Congress they become:

Accepted Answer

Federal law binding on party states

Answer

Congressional consent elevates interstate compacts to the status of federal law, making them enforceable in federal courts and binding on the signatory states.

Question 2

Which grant type gives recipient jurisdictions the broadest discretion in how funds are used?

Accepted Answer

Block grants

Answer

Block grants consolidate multiple categorical programs into a single grant with broad purpose areas, giving state and local governments maximum flexibility in how they allocate funds.

Question 3

A public manager is coordinating a multi-agency emergency response across city, county, and state lines. The most important initial step is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a unified command structure with clear roles and communication protocols

Answer

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) calls for establishing unified command early in multi-jurisdictional emergencies to coordinate decision-making and communication.

Question 4

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) primarily requires that:

Accepted Answer

The Congressional Budget Office estimate costs of federal mandates exceeding $50–100 million on state, local, and tribal governments

Answer

UMRA requires the CBO to prepare cost estimates for federal legislation that imposes mandates above the threshold on subnational governments, enhancing congressional transparency.

Question 5

Which concept describes the practice of states competing to attract businesses and residents by offering lower taxes or fewer regulations than neighboring states?

Accepted Answer

Competitive federalism

Answer

Competitive federalism holds that interstate competition for mobile capital and residents disciplines state governments to be more efficient and responsive.

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CPM Intergovernmental Relations 3