Chpt 4/5 - Federalism. Checks/balances

Question 1

What were the concerns when the Framers choose Federalism?

Answer 1

worry- governmental power threat to individual liberty
need- government power limits
Action - divide governmental powers, like Federalism does, prevents misuse

Question 2

What powers do the national/state government have?

What powers are shared by both?

Answer 2

National- raise army for national defense, sign treaties
States- local law enforcement, education, & health
Shared - taxes, interstate commerce

Question 3

Define Federalism

Answer 3

government where constitution divides power between a central gov. (DC) and regional gov. (states). Example -USA

Question 4

Define

Exclusive, Expressed, Implied, Concurrent powers

Answer 4

Delegated powers – the gov has only those powers delegated (granted) to it in the Constitution
•Expressed – powers spelled out in the Constitution
•Implied powers – not expressly stated in the constitution, but are reasonably suggested. (article 1 Sec. 8 clause 18)
•“Necessary and proper power”
•Inherent powers – these powers belong to the national gov. because they’re the national gov. of a sovereign state.
•Regulate immigration and acquire territory
Exclusive -
Expressed -
Implied -
Concurrent -

Question 5

What Limits of power of National Government?

Answer 5

the Constitution assigns certain powers to the National and reserves remainder for states and citizens
- Amendments 1-8

Question 6

How does Federalism impact Modern day issues?
​Poverty-
Homeland Security-
Environment-
Immigration- 
Healthcare

Answer 6

Poverty- 41/156 income inequality rank. Highest poverty among Western nations. Top 1% own 40% of net worth. 12.7% live in poverty
Homeland Security-
Environment-
Immigration-
Healthcare- Medicare covers 53M and Medicaid 62M. Dependency

Question 7

How does Congress represent the people?

Answer 7

• Each state has 2 Senators to support their interests in Congress- equal representation
• States have representatives in House based on population.

Question 8

Why is the role of Congress important?

Answer 8

Makes federal laws. Set tax rates. Spend tax dollars

Question 9

What is the role of Congress in the system of Checks and Balances?

Answer 9

Makes laws that President carries out and judges enforce.

Question 10

How many years does the House and Senate run for?

Answer 10

House - representation based on population. 4 yr term

Congress - each state gets two senators 6yr terms

Question 11

What types of powers does Congress have?

Answer 11

• Budget

- Makes laws

Question 12

What are the expressed powers of Congress?

Answer 12

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Question 13

What are the implied powers of Congress?

Answer 13

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Question 14

What are the key features of the House of Reps?

Answer 14

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Question 15

What are the key features of the House of Reps?

Answer 15

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Question 16

Senate

Answer 16

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Question 17

General idea of how a bill becomes a law

Answer 17

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Question 18

What are exclusive and concurrent powers?

Answer 18

Exclusive powers can be exercised by the national gov. not by the state under any circumstances
•Power to regulate interstate commerce
•Concurrent powers are powers that both the National gov and the states possess and exercise.
•Power to collect taxes, define crimes and punishments, and to take private property for public use
•Concurrent powers are what make it possible for a federal system of gov to function.