Federalism - Test Flashcards
ways the federal gov. helps the states
- Federal Grants in-Aid
- FBI assists state and local police
- Trains the National Guard for the states
- Takes a census for the states (to see how much representation is in each state)
how do the states help the federal gov.
- State and local police assist FBI
- States run the naturalization immigrant program
- States run all of the national elections
ways in which states help each other
- Interstate Compacts
- Full Faith and Credit
- Extradition
- Privileges and Immunities
what are interstate compacts and what issues do they deal with
agreement between 2 or more states/foreign states
deal with issues such as 1) Conservation of resources 2) Fighting forest fires 3) Combat water and air pollution 4) Harbor Control
- all 50 states are apart of the Compact for Supervision of Parolees and Probationers and the Compact for Juvenile Delinquents
what is Full Faith and Credit and what are the exceptions
states must recognize the validity of records, documents, and civil court decisions in other states
1) Documents/Records (birth certificates, marriage licenses, property deeds, etc.)
2) Civil Court Decisions (wills, divorce decrees, etc.)
- exceptions: Quickie Divorces and criminal laws (states do not have to enforce other states criminal laws)
what is extradition and what is its purpose
Extradition is the legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned by another state
- prevents fugitive from escaping justice
what is Privileges and Immunities
states cannot draw unreasonable distinctions (discriminations) between their own residents and residents of other states
- must allow them to buy, own, rent, or sell property. marry within its borders, make contracts, etc.
reasonable distinctions
1) can’t vote
2) can’t hold public office
3) can’t practice law, medicine, teach, etc. (without state certifictaion)
4) they can charge more for college tuition and hunting/fishing licenses, etc.
