Federalism (Chapters 3 & 4)

Question 1

Act of Admission

Answer 1

Becomes a new state

Question 2

Block Grant

Answer 2

Broad amount of cash with no reasonings or use. Gives power to the state.

Question 3

Categorical Grant

Answer 3

They must match the amount of money they applied for from the federal government.

Question 4

Concurrent Powers

Answer 4

Both federal and state have these powers (taxes, punishments, elections)

Question 5

Enabling Act

Answer 5

Process by which a territory becomes a state

Question 6

Expressed Powers

Answer 6

Powers specifically listed in the constitution. The ability to declare war, raise taxes, etc

Question 7

Extradition

Answer 7

Commit a crime in one state or country and must go back for trial.

Question 8

Federalism

Answer 8

A system of government in which the National, State, Local governments operate over the same people at the same time.

Question 9

Full Faith and Credit

Answer 9

You must respect the laws/policies of each state (marriage, drinking, laws, fireworks)

Question 10

Gibbons v Ogden

Answer 10

Does the federal government have the right to regulate monopolies? Yes the federal government has the right to regulate interstate commerce.

Question 11

Implied Powers

Answer 11

Powers that are bases on expressed powers

Question 12

Inherent Powers

Answer 12

Powers that the federal government has developed over time. EX:Purchasing land (Louisiana Purchase) and regulating land.

Question 13

Interstate Compact

Answer 13

2 states can enter into an agreement only if approved by congress.

Question 14

Layer Cake Federalism

Answer 14

Each level of government has clearly defined roles

Question 15

Marble Cake Federalism

Answer 15

Intermixing of local,state, and national governments to accomplish goals.

Question 16

McCulloch v Maryland

Answer 16

Does congress have the right to create a national bank? Because of the necessary and proper clause congress has the authority to expand its powers to make laws. Congress was allowed to make a national bank.

Question 17

Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 17

Allows Congress to expand powers to do their job

Question 18

Privileges and Immunities Clause

Answer 18

Cannot make a reasonable distinction between residents of states.

Question 19

Project Grant

Answer 19

Money specified for a specific project

Question 20

Protection from Invasion

Answer 20

The federal government protects its people

Question 21

Reserved Powers

Answer 21

They are reserved for the state (marriage laws, license policies, gambiling, drinking, and education)

Question 22

Revenue Sharing

Answer 22

Agreement that federal government money to the states.

Question 23

Supremacy Clause

Answer 23

No state may make a law that challenges the constitution.

Question 24

U.S. v Lopez

Answer 24

Does congress have the right to pass the gun free school zone act? Congress tried to pass this through the commerce clause, but the supreme court struck it down.