Federalism and the US Gov

Question 1

Delegated powers

Answer 1

Congressional powers written in the Constitution.

Question 2

Implied powers

Answer 2

Congressional powers that may be reasonably implied by the Constitution, through the Elastic Clause.

Question 3

Inherent Powers

Answer 3

Congressional powers that do not rely on specific clauses, but grow out of the very existence of the national government.

Question 4

Reserved powers

Answer 4

Powers neither delegated to Congress nor denied to the states.

Question 5

Concurrent powers

Answer 5

Powers held by both the federal and state governments.

Question 6

Prohibited powers

Answer 6

Powers denied to the federal, state government, or both.

Question 7

dual federalism

Answer 7

Interprets the Constitution as giving limited powers to the national government and leaving most power in the hands of the state.

Question 8

cooperative federalism

Answer 8

Says federalism is a system that helps to provide goods and services to citizens, requiring cooperation between that federal and state governments.

Question 9

fiscal federalism

Answer 9

The system in which the federal government distributes tax dollars to the states, with rules and regulations attached.