Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Federalism
A
System of government, divides ultamite power across at least two political units
Layered : National, State, Local
2
Q
National/Federal Government
stand abilities
A
- make money
- trade with countries
- create army/navy
- war
- postal offices
3
Q
State Government
stand abilities
A
- local shii
- trading with states
- ratify amendments
responsibilities can not be shared
4
Q
State and Federal Government
superpowah
A
- own personal tax
- borrow money
- establish courts
- spend for the general welfare
- eminent domain
- Can not violate the constitution
responsibilities and powers that can be done by both seperately
5
Q
Why is the Federal Government superior to States?
A
- Constitution said so
- Enumerated powers
- Implied powers
- commerce power
- Civil War militarily established that the nation government was in charge
study extra hard meanings for each
6
Q
The Supreme Court
A
settles all disputes between state and feds
Ouija board for the founding fathers basically
7
Q
Obligations of States
A
- recognize the public acts, records
- Extradition
- Mandates (obligates states to follow new policies)
