Principles of the Constitution: Federalism and Limited Government Flashcards
Federalism refers to a system of Government where what is divided between different levels of Government
Political Power
Within federalism what do the different levels of government each have
their own areas of Substantive Jurisdiction
what did the original 13 states fear in regards to governance
Centralised Government
there are 50 states in America. what does each state have their own ‘mini’ version of
Constitution, Supreme Court, Governor and Legislature
what is each state subject to but are still able to make most of their own laws
The US constitution
what does the US constitution not explicitly lay out
how Federalism should be practised
what has grown in power in the last 100 years, fedgov or stategovs?
FedGov
which 2022 SC case showed powers being returned to the states over the issue of abortion?
Dobbs v Jackson
how many conservative judges are on the SC
6/9
in Dobbs v Jackson, it was ruled that the legal right to abortion under which amendment should be within the jurisdiction of the states?
14th Amendment
what did the ruling of Dobbs v Jackson lead to in some states
outright bans on abortion
outline two states that have outright bans on abortion except in instances of rape or mother’s life
Texas, Oklahoma
what method is used to limit the power of the government?
checks and balances, separation and codification of rights
outline a fixture in the U.S constitution that limits the powers of the FedGov
the Bill of Rights
Amendment 8 is part of the Bill of Rights. what does it protect the people from?
excessive punishment from the Fedgov
