Federal System Flashcards
1
Q
Federalism
A
System where power is shared between state & national government
2
Q
Delegated powers
A
National government can..
Create & maintain armed forces
Establish citizenship laws
3
Q
Reserved powers
A
State government can..
Establish & maintain schools
Establish marriage laws
Can have militia, but can’t draft
4
Q
Concurrent powers
A
BOTH state & national government can..
Eminent domain (gov can take private land into public use)
Raise taxes
5
Q
Elastic Clause
A
Congress may make necessary and proper laws
Federal gov > State
Stretching power of gov
