Federalism Flashcards
federalism
a political system where the powers of government are divided between a national government and regional (state/local) governments
delegated powers
expressed, or enumerated powers given to the national government specifically in the Constitution (Articles I-V)
implied powers
powers given to government though not expressed directly in the Constitution
Necessary and Proper Clause
clause found in Article I, Section 8, that gives Congress the power to pass laws necessary to execute their national duties.
inherent powers
powers that exist for the national government due to its sovereignty
concurrent powers
powers that belong to both the national and state government; i.e. taxing
reserved powers
powers specifically for the states because they were not given to the national government nor denied to the states.
prohibited powers
powers that neither the national government nor the state government may have
Full Faith and Credit Clause
States are required to recognize the laws and legal documents of other states
Privileges and Immunities Clause
States are prohibited from specifically discriminating against the residents of other states.
extradition
States may return fugitives to other states
interstate compacts
states may make agreements to work together to solve problems
Supremacy Clause
Dictates that the national law is supreme
dual federalism
The national and state governments are supreme in their own domain; “layer cake”
cooperative federalism
national and state governments work together to solve issues; “marble cake”
