Section Two - Federalism

Question 1

Federalism or a federal system (federalist system)

Answer 1

A system and structure of government that divides
constitutional power and authority between the national government and state governments.

Question 2

reserved powers

Answer 2

Any powers not prohibited by the Constitution or delegated to the national
government; so powers reserved to the states and denied to the federal government as outlined in the
Tenth Amendment.

Question 3

concurrent powers

Answer 3

Powers shared by state and federal governments: to tax, to borrow money, to build
infrastructure, to establish courts, to establish legal punishments, and to declare eminent domain

Question 4

Supremacy Clause

Answer 4

Article VI in the US Constitution says that the Federal Government laws and actions
are supreme above state or local government laws and actions.

Question 5

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Answer 5

Article IV in the US Constitution requires State Government to accept the
legal decisions, actions and contracts from other states.