Constitution And Federalism

Question 1

Checks and Balances

Answer 1

Each branch of government can limit the power of the other two. EX: veto, 2/3 vote to block veto

Question 2

Unitary System

Answer 2

All power is invested in a central government

Question 3

Federalism

Answer 3

System of government in which power is divided by constitution between a central government and regional government

Question 4

Expressed Powers/ Enumerated Powers

Answer 4

Powers specifically granted to federal government by Constitution. EX: congress power to coin money,impose taxes, regulate commerce

Question 5

Implied Powers

Answer 5

Powers of federal government that go beyond those in Constitution. From elastic or necessary and proper clause

Question 6

Reserved Powers

Answer 6

Not specifically granted to national government or denied to the states. Through 10th amendment

Question 7

Cooperative Federalism / Fiscal Federalism

Answer 7

National and State governments work together.

Question 8

Categorical Grant

Answer 8

Funds provided for a specific and clearly defined purpose

Question 9

Block Grant

Answer 9

Funds granted to states for broadly defined purpose. Shift resources from federal to state, contribute to growing number of state and local employees

Question 10

Mandates

Answer 10

Rules telling states what they must do to comply with federal guidelines.

Question 11

Devolution

Answer 11

Movement to transfer the responsibilities of governing from the federal government to state and local

Question 12

Majority Rule

Answer 12

Majority’s view be respected. Constitution originally contained a number of provisions designed to limit majority rule, including electoral college, life tenure for Supreme Court