Vocabulary

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

A system where the federal government shares power with the state governments.

Question 2

Expressed / Enumerated Powers

Answer 2

Federal government possesses limited powers, these are specifically listed & “delegated” to the federal government in the US constitution.

Declaring War = Expressed power

Question 3

Reserved Powers

Answer 3

Powers made clear by the Tenth Amendment, that are not delegated to the federal government, thus reserved for the states (or the people).

Regulate elections & educate citizens = Reserved powers

Question 4

Supremacy Clause

Answer 4

The idea that federal law (US Constitution) will always reign “supreme”. Federal law is treated as being superior to state law.

Question 5

Concurrent Powers

Answer 5

Powers that are actually “shared” by state governments and the federal government. Example – both the states and the federal government can tax its citizens. Taxation = Concurrent power

Question 6

Acts / Statutes

Answer 6

These are Laws passed by Congress or the Florida State Legislature.

Question 7

Ordinances

Answer 7

These are Laws passed by county commissioners or by a city council (municipal ordinance).
*These are local laws.

Question 8

Federal Government Obligations & Services

Answer 8

· Protect the Rights of citizens as listed in the Bill of Rights
· National Defense
· Foreign Policy – dealing with other nations
· Operating the American Economy

Question 9

State Government Obligations & Services

Answer 9

· Build & maintain state highways
· License drivers and professionals (doctors, lawyers, teachers)
· Establish state-wide education, health, and safety standards
· Operate Florida’s State Parks

Question 10

Local Government Obligations & Services

Answer 10

· Manage local police & fire departments
· Provide water & sewer / Collect garbage
· Record births & deaths