gov ch.4 Flashcards
What is federalism
when a constitution divides the power of government between a national government and state governments.
what are expressed powers
found directly in the constitution
what are implied powers?
not exactly stated in the constitution, but reasonably suggested
what are some powers reserved to the states?
running elections, marriage laws, regulating schools
what are some powers denied to the states?
coin money, enter into a treaty or alliance, or declare war
what are exclusive powers? examples?
powers that can be exercised by the national government alone. ex: coin money, make treaties.
What are the national government’s obligations to the states?
to provide defense from foreign invasion and domestic violence.
What is the supremacy clause?
establishes the constitution and US laws as the “supreme Law of the Land”
what are concurrent powers? examples?
powers shared by both the national government and state governments. ex: collect/levy taxes, define crimes.
how are new states admitted?
congress has to pass the enabling act and then the Act of Admission.
what are federal grants-in-aid?
grants of federal money given to the states and their local units
what are categorical grants?
made for a specific defined purpose. ex: school lunches, water treatment, construction
what are block grants?
used for broader purposes like health care or social services.
What are project grants?
used for private agencies and localities such as medical research, etc.
what are interstate compacts?
agreements between two or more states.
