Chapter 3 Flashcards
The provision in Article I of the Constitution that enables Congress to stretch its powers in order to carry out its constitutional responsibilities is called
necessary and proper clause
The federal government’s powers to tax, regulate commerce among the states, and declare war are all examples of ___________powers.
enumerated
Which choice below describes the American change in governmental structure in 1787? A. unitary to confederal B. confederal to unitary C. federal to unitary D. confederal to federal
confederal to federal
Which of the following is not a benefit of federalism?
A.
a federal system promotes political participation
B.
a federal system accommodates a diversity of opinion
C.
a federal system provides for multiple levels of government action
D.
a federal system encourages economic equality across the country
a federal system encourages economic equality across the country
The division of power between two separate authorities (the nation and the states) in which each enforces its own laws directly on its citizens with authority granted by the national constitution is called
Federalism
This Supreme Court case ruled that the national government lacked the authority to ban slavery in the territories.
Dred Scot v. Sandford
The passing down of authority from the national government to state and local governments.
Devolution
Federal grants to state and local governments that can be used only for designated projects.
Categorical grant
Federal grants that allow state and local officials to determine how funds will be spent within a general area.
Block grant
The Supreme Court case in which the power of Congress to create a national bank was upheld, firmly establishing the national government’s implied powers through the use of the “necessary and proper” clause.
McCulloch v. Maryland
