GOVERNMENT Flashcards
QUIZ 3
Federalism
A division of powers between the national state governments
Major Strength
allows for local action for local concerns and national action for national concerns
3 types of delegated powers
1.Expressed
2. Implied
3. Inherent
Expressed:
Spelled out in so many words in the constitution- 27 powers
Implied:
Powers reasonably suggested, but not stated in the constitution
Inherent:
Powers given to the national government
Reserved powers
Those powers that the constitution does not grant to the national government
Concurrent powers
Powers that both the states and national government
Supremacy clause
Resolves conflicts between the two levels of government by setting up a “ladder of laws”
Top Rung
- United states constitution
- Acts of congress/national laws
- state constitutions
- State laws
- City/County laws(local)
The supreme court acts as the ______ of the supremacy clause
“umpire”
The supreme court makes all…
rulings and final decisions
two types of federalism in our history
- Dual Federalism
- Cooperative Federalism
how many types of federal grants are there
3
Categorical grants
Used for specific purpose/programs such as college tuition.
Block Grants
Used for large broad programs such as welfare and medic-care
Project grants
Used for projects such as medical research(cancer/aids)
