Federalism Flashcards
(27 cards)
Powers granted to the national government by the constitution
Expressed Powers
Powers granted to the central government
Exclusive Powers
Powers given to the States
Reserved Powers
Powers shared between the central and state government
Concurrent Powers
Powers to the federal government stated in the constitution
Enumerated/Expressed Powers
Powers give. To the federal government yet not directly stated in the Constitution
Implied powers
Powers that the Federal government has because the U.S. Is a sovereign state
Inherent Powers
The Government CANNOT deny the Bill of Rights
Denied Powers
Rights given to the states upheld by the 10 Amendments
Reserved Powers
Court case that established the supremacy of the national government through the supremacy clause and necessary and proper clause
McCulloch vs Maryland
Congress gives money for a specific purpose, state governments must pay for part of the program. These are sometimes referred to as unfounded mandates
Categorical Grants
Grants of money give for projects. Nut be applied for and can be given to governmental or non-government agencies
Project Grants
Agreements between state and foreign governments
Interstate compacts
States that the various states must recognize legislative acts, public records, and judicial decisions of the other states within the U.S. Ex marriage laws
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Agreements between states and foreign countries with congressional approval Ex sharing resources and law data
Interstate Compacts
No state can draw unreasonable distinctions between own residents and residents of other states Ex non residents may buy sell and rent property
Privileges and Immunities
What allows national laws triumph over state laws?
Supremacy Clause
What are the 3 ways states interact with each other
Full Faith and Credit Clause, Interstate Compact, Privileges and Immunities
What is the significance of the 10th Ammendment?
It reserves power to the states not expressed in the Constitution
What is the significance of the “necessary and proper” clause?
It expands the power of the national government
What is the significance of federal grants?
By funding state programs , they allow the federal government to indirectly influence states government and public policy
Example of inherent power
Defending the border
Ex of Expressed power
Coin Money, Declare War
Ex of Implied power
Require men to sign up for the draft (extension of “raise an army”)
