Chapter 3 Flashcards
United Government consists of
- National Government
2. State Government
Federalism
A system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government along a territorial basis
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Delegated powers
Given by the constitution
Expressed Powers
Specifically stated
How many expressed powers are there?
27
Examples of Expressed Powers
Congress can:
- Declaring war
- Tax
Implied Powers
Not specifically stated, but reasonably implied
Implied Powers are also called
“Necessary and proper clause”, “Elastic Clause”
Examples of Implied Powers
Congress can:
- Use the draft to create an army
- Regulate economy
Inherent Powers
Belong to the National Government because it is the National Government of a sovereign country
Examples of Inherent Powers
- Immigration
2. Acquiring territory
Denied Powers
Stated powers
- In the Bill of Rights
Examples of Denied Powers
Government Can’t:
- Take away freedom of religion
- Cruel and unusual punishment
- Threaten the federal system
Reserved Powers
Powers that only the states exercise
Exclusive Powers
Powers that can only be exercised by the National Government
Concurrent Powers
Exercised by the state and federal Government
Federal Governments Obligations to the States
- Must guarantee Republican form of government
- Must protect the states from invasion and domestic violence
- Must respect their boundaries
- Creating new states
Which state was created after the original 13?
Vermont
Grants-in-aid
Money and resources given to the states from the Federal Government
Example of Grants-in-aid
Morrill Act
Morrill Act
Federal Government gives land grant to colleges
Block Grants
Money and resources given to the states from the Federal Government with fewer conditions or limitations
Revenue Sharing
Federal Government gives a percentage of its annual revenue to the states
State Aid to the Federal Government
The states help the Federal Government by:
1. Running National elections
Interstate Compact
An agreement among states and foreign nations
Full Faith and Credit
Each state must accept the public acts records and judicial proceedings of every other state
Extradition
A legal process in which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned to that state by another
Privileges and Immunities are also known as
Interstate Rights
Examples of Privileges and Immunities
- Marriage
2. Contracts between people of various states
