Chapter 4 and 24 Flashcards

1
Q

federalism

A

System of government.

Constitution divides the powers of gov. between central and regional government

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

division of powers

A

Gov. assigns certain powers to National Gov.

reserves some to states

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

delegated powers (Assigned/ entrusted)

A

Gov. only has powers granted to it by the constitution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

3 types of delegated powers

A

expressed, implied, inherent, powers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

expressed powers

A

a delegated power
powers entrusted to National Gov.
Expressly spelled out in the Constitution.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

examples of delegated powers

A

the power to coin money, regulate commerce, declare war, establish a post office.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Expressed powers(Delegated)

A

Powers of National Government that are spelled out, expressly in the Constitution.
16th Amendment: gives congress the power to levy an income tax

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Implied Powers ( Delegated)

A

powers of the National Government that are suggested by the expressed powers in the Constitution.
( Suggested)
ex: Prohibit racial discrimination in a public setting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Inherent Powers (delegated)

A

Powers the constitution presumed to have given to the National Gov. Because it is the government of a sovereign state within the world of community

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

reserved powers

A

Powers the Constitution doesn’t grant to the National Government and doesn’t deny the states
EX: establishing public schools
Conduct elections
Establish local governments

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Exclusive Powers

A

Powers exercised by the National Gov. alone

Can not be exercised by states

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Concurrent Powers

A

Both National Gov. and States Possess and exercise
Make it possible for Federal System to Function
Ex: Establish Courts, Borrow money

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly