Constitutional protection of states 1.4

Question 1

how are powers denied to congress

Answer 1

FREEDOM OF STATES
- allows interstate commerce in constitution ARTICLE 5
- constitutional amendments means they can’t be taken away
- Gun Free School Zones ACT - got halted by states

Question 2

how does the 10th amendment protect state powers

Answer 2

• powers not reserved under federal government should be for state government
• congress only has the powers offered by constitution
• BRADY ACT = overturned the background check of people who want to buy a gun (state had a say in this)

Question 3

how does the amendment process protect state powers

Answer 3

• impossible to take away state powers without their permission
• block amendments they are opposed to
• 3/4 of states must approve, so only 13 states need to disapprove
• overrepresented states will not get rid of federalism

Question 4

how does the constitution limit state powers

Answer 4

• give most powers to federal than state
• federal have more power over collect tax and coin money
• 14th amendment = racial equality
• 16th amendment = federal government determine income tax