Federalism

Question 1

Federal system vs Confederation

Answer 1

in a federation, power is divided between central and state governments, whereas in a confederation, power is concentrated in the states

Question 2

Expressed Powers

Answer 2

powers of the national government explicitly listed in the Constitution (coin money, regulate commerce, declare war)

Question 3

Concurrent Powers

Answer 3

powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments (tax, build roads, create lower courts)

Question 4

Reserved Powers

Answer 4

powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution. The 10th Amendment gives these powers to the states

Question 5

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Answer 5

states are required to recognize the laws and legal documents of other states (birth certificates, marriage licenses, drivers’ licenses)

Question 6

Extradition

Answer 6

states may return fugitives to a state from which they have fled to avoid criminal prosecution at the request of the governor of the state

Question 7

Block vs Categorical Grant

Answer 7

categorical grants have a specific purpose defined by law (sewage treatment, school lunch programs) while block grants can be used for a variety of purposes within a broad category (education, health care, public services)