GOV unit 2

Question 1

Enumerated powers Definition

Answer 1

the powers given explicitly to the federal government by the constitution

Question 2

Enumerated powers Examples:

Answer 2

Raise and support armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign affairs

Question 3

Concurrent Powers definition

Answer 3

Shared and overlapping powers

Question 4

Concurrent Powers example

Answer 4

taxing, borrowing, and making and enforcing laws, and establishing court systems

Question 5

Elastic clause definition

Answer 5

the nessesary and proper clause

Question 6

reserved powers definition

Answer 6

shared and overlapping powers, powers are reserved to the state and denied to the federal government

Question 7

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Answer 7

Gave the right to petition a judge

Question 8

Ex post facto laws

Answer 8

a law that prohibits criminalizing an act that happened “after the fact”

Question 9

supremacy Clause definition

Answer 9

Federal laws is superior to laws passed by states

Question 10

full faith and credit clause

Answer 10

requires states to accept court decisions, public acts, and contracts of other states

Question 11

Privileges and immunity clause

Answer 11

prohibits states from discriminating against out-of-staters

Question 12

separation of power

Answer 12

the sharing of powers among three separate branches of government

Question 13

expenditures of the federal government

Answer 13

social security
medicare
defense
interest on debt
discretionary spending

Question 14

state government expenditures

Answer 14

education
healthcare
public safety
infanstructure
transportation

Question 15

key differences between federal and state expenditures

Answer 15

scope and scale
funding sources
discretion vs. mandated

Question 16

key similarities between state and federal governments

Answer 16

public welfare focus
response to economic conditions

Question 17

McCulloch v. Maryland case

Answer 17

addressed whether the state of Maryland could tax a federally chartered bank

Question 18

McCulloch v. Maryland impact

Answer 18

reinforced federal authority and confirmed that states could not interfere with or tax legitimate activities of the federal government. It established a precedent for a broad interpretation of federal powers, solidifying the concept of federal supremacy.

Question 19

Gibbons v. Ogden case

Answer 19

involved a dispute over steamboat navigation rights between New York and New Jersey

Question 20

Gibbons v. Ogden impact

Answer 20

clarified the federal government’s role in managing economic activities that cross state lines

Question 21

Article 1

Answer 21

Establishes the structure and powers of Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Details the legislative process, the powers of Congress, and the requirements for membership.

Question 22

Article 2

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Defines the powers and responsibilities of the President and the executive branch.
Outlines the election process for the President, the qualifications for office, and the powers of the presidency, including enforcement of laws and command of the military.

Question 23

article 3

Answer 23

Establishes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
Defines the jurisdiction of the judiciary and the terms of judges, emphasizing the role of the courts in interpreting laws and protecting rights

Question 24

article 4

Answer 24

Addresses the relationships and responsibilities between states, including the Full Faith and Credit Clause, which requires states to recognize each other’s laws and judicial decisions.
Provides for the admission of new states and the protection of states against invasion and domestic violence.

Question 25

article 5

Answer 25

Outlines the process for amending the Constitution, ensuring that it can adapt to changing needs and circumstances over time.

Question 26

Article 6

Answer 26

Establishes that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land, overriding state laws.
Requires an oath of office for all officials and prohibits religious tests

Question 27

Article 7

Answer 27

Ratification
Details the process for ratifying the Constitution, requiring approval from nine states for it to take effect.