national and state powers Flashcards
what grants three types of powers to the national government
constitution
what three powers does the constitution grant
expressed implied inherent
powers directly stated in the constitution
expressed powers
expressed powers are also known as
enumerated powers
the power to have a military draft is what kind of power?
implied power
the necessary and proper clause
implied power/elastic clause
makes the acts and treaties of the US supreme, local Governments are bound by this
Supremacy Clause
Enumerates things that the national government can not do EX cant tax exports, cant interfere with responsibilities of states
Article 1 section 9
powers denied to the states EX cant make treaties with other countries, coin money
Article 1 section 10
The constitution obligates the nat. govt. to do what 3 things
- the govt will allow each state a republican form of govt
- the govt must protect states from invasion and domestic violence
- the govt has the duty to respect the territory of each state
what 5 states were made from existing states
vermont, kentucky, tennessee, maine, west virginia
rejected statehood in 1993
puerto rico
Constitution makes the acts and treaties of the US supreme.
Article VI, Section 2
supports federalism by helping governors in state policy making and influencing national policy
national governors assocation
No amendment can be added to the constitution unless ____ of the states approve it
3/4
the states preform what two functions for the nat. govt.
- local govts conducts and pay for elections of all national govt officials
- states play a key role in the process of amending the constitution
Article IV requires the states to do the following
- give full faith and credit to the laws
- give everyone privileges and immunities
- extradite
refers to the civil laws passed by state legislatures
public acts
documents deeds leases birth certificates are examples of
records
refers to various court actions such as judgments to pay a debt also one state cant discriminate against citizens of another state
judicial proceedings
this clause does not apply to voting serving on juries or using public facilities
privileges and immunities clause
may be required to pay higher fees for licenses
nonresidents
provides for the extradition of fugitives
article IV sec 2
written agreement among two or more states
interstate compacts > enforced by supreme court
two views on how federalism should operare
- states right - favors state and local action dealing with problems
- nationalist position - favors national action in dealing with problems
says powers not delegated to the national govt are reserved to the states or the people
10th amendment
rejects the idea that the constitution as merely a compact among states
nationalist
