Chapter 4: Federalism Day 2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is a mandate?
When the federal government tells the states to do something
Do the states have to comply with mandates
If they don’t, they won’t receive any more further grants
Are mandates always funded?
Sometimes they are funded sometimes they aren’t
What is devolution revolution first order?
Federal government gives up programs responsibility to the states
What is devolution revolution second order?
States give up responsibility of programs to the local government
What is devolution revolution third order
The Local government gives up responsibility of programs to private business
What is an example of devolution revolution
Food Stamps
What is the impact of devolution revolution on the supreme court
Power starts to shift back to the states in the 20th century
Explain US vs. Lopez
Congress passes the gun-free school zone act of 1990 after a high school student violated the law of taking a gun to school
What was the result of US vs. Lopez
Lopez appealed saying congress lacked power to regulate gun possession
US vs. Lopez is an example of an expansion of what?
Expansion of Powers
What is US vs. Morrison
Gave victims of gender-motivated crimes (domestic violence) the right to sue in federal courts unconstitutional
US vs. Morrison did what to federal power
Limited federal power
What is the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
States must provide students with qualified teachers
In order to have school fully funded by the government, schools need to administer what?
Need to administer standardized test
What is another word for Obama Care?
Affordable Care Act (2010)
What is the Affordable Care Act?
Forces americans to buy health insurance and those that refuse to pay must receive a penalty
What was the constitutional part of the Affordable Care Act?
The federal mandate was constitutional because Congress is allowed to pay taxes
What the unconstitutional part of the Affordable Care Act
May cause federal power to be limited because power will shift between the state and national government
