Chapter 7 Flashcards
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Enumerated powers
Powers that are defining the limits of its authority, powers that are delegated (or given) to it by the Constitution.
Delegated powers
These powers are not spelled out in the Constitution’s text but are derived from enumerated powers.
Implied powers
To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States
Necessary and proper clause
Because the necessary and proper clause greatly enlarges the scope of national power and has at times been stretched to cover congressional acts, it is often referred to as what?
Elastic clause
This provide states with considerable freedom to exercise authority as they choose.
Reserved powers
This clause states that it ensures that driver’s licenses issued in Montana will be recognized in Florida.
Full faith and credit clause
The legal process of returning an alleged criminal to the state in which he is charged.
Extradition
National and state governments were sovereign within their own spheres.
Dual federalism
What was the case of McCulloch vs. Maryland?
Prohibit states from taxing national institutions within their
borders.
Defaming a person verbally.
Slander
Defaming a person in writing.
Libel
The process by which a foreign-born person gains citizenship.
Naturalization