federalism Flashcards
The central new government being drawn up by framers was based off of what?
British model
what sparked need for a central gov?
Revolution fought in name of self government, AOC proved weak, stable power
what were the three points framers made when making this new gov?
- )government power inevitably poses a threat to individual liberty
- ) therefore exercise of governmental power must be restrained
- ) to divide governmental power as federalism does, is to prevent abuse
system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government on a territorial basis between central government and several regional governments usually called states
federalism
what does the constitution spell out or have framed for government
federalism
dividing powers between states and the gov statement in constitution; assigning power to national government and reserving powers for states
division of powers
what spells out the division of powers
10th amendment
how do states change the government?
cases may arise a problem tat turns it into national law
what was AFDC replaced w
block grants to states
if a state is attacked or effected by disaster, what duty does the gov and states share?
helping out w financial and resourceful aid
powers granted to government that are stated in constitution separated into 3 parts
delegated powers
powers delegated to the national government in so many words-spelled out
expressed powers
another name for expressed powers
enumerated powers
what an congress do? (expressed)
tax, regulate commerce, maintain military, declare war
how many powers are granted to congress
27
where do you find most of the expressed powers
article 1 section 8, 18 clauses
not expressly stated in the constitution, but reasonably suggested = by expressed power
implied powers
what does the necessary and proper clause state
congress can make laws that basically fit the shoe
what are implied powers
building dams and highways and regulate labor management
powers that belong to the national government that develop overtime
inherent powers
examples of inherent powers
deport aliens, acquire territory, regulate immigration, protect nation from rebellion
how does federalism remain in tact
denies or states what it can’t do, silence of the constitution, federal system itself
powers that the constitution does not grant to the national government and does not, at the same tie, deny to the states
reserved powers
examples of reserved powers
states in law- licenses, marriage after 18, ban porn
what is the power of the state
promote public health, morals, and safety along w welfare
