Federalism Flashcards
What is federalism?
The sharing of power between the national government and state government.
What are two powers that are delegated to the federal government?
- Declare and engage in war
- Print and coin money
What are two powers that are delegated to the state government?
- Govern marriage laws
- Establish and maintain schools
What is a situation where state and federal laws might conflict?
Marijuana use.
When state and federal have conflicts, how might they be resolved?
The Supremacy Clause
What is a reserved power?
- Means to keep
- Powers kept by state government
What is a delegated power?
- Means to give
- Powers given to the federal government
What is a concurrent power?
- Powers shared by both federal and state governments
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Part of the Constitution that says who is supposed to win when federal and state have a conflict.
Who does the federal government make laws for?
The whole country
Power: Declare and engage in war?
Federal
Power: Regulate intrastate commerce?
State
Power: Regulate interstate and foreign commerce?
Federal
Power: Makes decisions about age requirements to get a job?
State
Power: Determine the qualifications of voters?
State
