Multipe Choice 12/19 Flashcards
Difference between unitary system, federal system, and confederation
Unitary system- where power is concentrated in the national gov.
Federal system- like we have in the US, power is divided between state and national gov
Confederation- this is what we had before the constitution, thsi is we’re power is more concentrated in the state gov. With weak national gov
Exclusive powers
Powers only given to the national government
Implied powers
Powers not specifically mentions in the constitution, but hinted at
Commerce clause
Only congress can regulate commerce with other countries amongst several states
Necessary and proper clause
Allows congress ti legislate as it sees fit, and to carry out constitutional and granted powers. Also known as implied powers. This is found in Article 1
Supremacy clause
Constitution is the supreme law of the land, federal laws superseded state laws. This clause makes cooperative federalism possible
Concurrent powers
Powers given to booth national government and state government
List several enumerated powers for national government
-print money
-make treaties
-tax imports and exports
Several reserved powers for the states
-police and fire protection
-approve constitutional amendments
-conduct elections
- establish local towns and county governments
Severa concurrent powers between national and state gov
-create court systems
-determine voting qualifications
- levy taxes
Several powers denied to the national government
-no bull of attainer
-no ex post facto laws
-cannot grant titles of nobility
Several powers denied to the states
-cannot make treaties
-cannot declare war
-cannot tax items from other states
Why is the ninth amendment to the constitution
People have additional rights than what is listed in the constitution
What is the tenth amendment to the constitution
Any powers not specifically given to the national government or denied to the states, goes to the states
