Test 2

Question 1

Why did the Framers choose Federalism?

Answer 1

divide the power of government and prevent government from abusing its power

Question 2

What powers does the constitution give the national government?

Answer 2

The national government has power to borrow and coin money, levy taxes, conduct foreign affairs, establish post offices
Regulate immigration and naturalization, regulate commerce with foreign nations between states, make laws necessary and proper to execute national powers, regulate immigration and naturalization.

Question 3

What powers does the Constitution give to state government?

Answer 3

The powers state government has is to draw electoral district lines, levy taxes. conduct elections, maintain militias, regulate commerce within the state, ratify amendments to the constitution, exercise powers not specifically delegated tot eh nation or prohibited to the states, establish and operate state court systems

Question 4

What powers are shared by both national and state governments?

Answer 4

Collect taxes, provide for the health and welfare of the people, build roads, conduct commerce, establish courts, borrow money, take private property for the public use, with just compensation.

Question 5

How does the constitution limit the powers of the state and national governments?

Answer 5

divides the government power and describes its responsibilities that the national government and the state have toward one another.

Question 6

Hoow does the constitution guide relationships between the nation and 50 states?

Answer 6

giving states power to mange in their own border and encourages
states to cooperate with one another.

Question 7

Define, expressed, implied and inherent powers?

Answer 7

Implied powers: the powers assumed by government that are not specifically listed in constitution.
Inherent powers: delegated powers of the constitution that are assumed to belong to the national government because it is a sovereign state.

Question 8

What is the full faith and credit clause?

Answer 8

requires each state to honor the public acts, official record, and judicial proceedings of every
other state.

Question 9

What role does the Supreme Court play in American Federalism?

Answer 9

The Supreme Court plays as a referee because it sorts out conflicts between nation and states. They make rules based on Constitution.

Question 10

What is supremacy clause?

Answer 10

national government “is the supreme law of the land.”

Question 11

How was government power divided in dual federalism?

Answer 11

divided inpower by both state and national governments were equal authorities operating within their own spheres of influence.

Question 12

What events caused the expansion of national power in the 20th century?

Answer 12

The expansion of national power was caused by new technology which changed how Americans lived and worked, along with this was the population of United States doubled: This made it so Government had to create new laws a regulation with gave the government more power.

Question 13

What is devolution? What is new federalism?

Answer 13

The idea of returning power to the states

Question 14

What is fiscal federalism? What are grants-in-aid?

Answer 14

Fiscal Federalism is a system of spending, taxing, and providing grants in federal system. Grants-in-aid let federal funds given to states and local government for specific projects.
Grants-in-aid: federal funds given to state and local governments for specific projects.

Question 15

What is the difference between a categorical grant, block grant, and a federal mandate?

Answer 15

Categorical grant: federal grant that can only be used for specific purpose, or categpry, of stae and local spending.
Block grants: are federal grants given to the state and local government for broad purposes, such as welfare, community development.
Federal mandates: regulations on the national government the government imposes on state and local governments.

Question 16

McCulloch vs Maryland

• Who is McCulloch (background, views)
• Explain case
• Explain ruling and its significance
• Elastic Clause, Supremacy Clause, Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 16

McCulloch is banks cashier who refused to pay a tax that Maryland passed a law that had a heavy tax on national bank. McCulloch failed to pay the tax and was fined 2,500$ but repealed discio. The ruling was Maryland did not have the right to tax the national bank because it was attempt to destory the bank and violates the supremacy clause. The national congress did have aurthority to make all laws “nesscary and proper” in other ways.

Question 17

Current Issues and Federalism

Medical Marijuana, Assisted Suicide

Answer 17

Marijuana- Federal government says no weeds, states legalized weed
Assisted Suicide- Federal Government says no helping someone kill someone, state says it is there descion to chose.

Question 18

What is the term for the people represented by Congress?

Answer 18

constituents.

Question 19

What are some of the ways in which members of Congress try to represent the people they serve?

Answer 19

Members of Congress try to represent the constituents, by understanding thier wants related to a job or area they live in. Also Congress must deal with organized groups who want other things. But ultimately Congress must think what is best for the country and maybe make decisions that thier constituents would disagree with.

Question 20

What are some of the key differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Answer 20

In the house of representatives the seats in the house are appointed by population of each state. The
senate has two seats for each state. The senate serves six years in congress while the house only serves two years

Question 21

What is impeachment?

Answer 21

Impeachment is when the president is voted out of office and the vice president takes over.

Question 22

What checks does Congress have on the other branches?

Answer 22

Congress can prevent the executive branch from carrying out any policy it disagrees with. Congress can check judicial branch by amending the constitution.

Question 23

What are the main powers given to Congress?

Answer 23

Expressed powers to wield, including coining money, collecting taxes, regulating commence, raising and maintain arm forces, and declaring war. Implied powers is congress can “ make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the (expressed) Powers and all other Powers vested by this constitution in the government.” Inherent Powers is power to control borders.

Question 24

What is an indirect tax?

Answer 24

a tax levied on one person but passed on to another for payment to the government.

Question 25

What is the key constitutional clause that lies behind most of the implied powers of Congress?

Answer 25

“make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the (expressed) Powers and all other
Powers vested by this constitution in the government.”

Question 26

What is the significance of subpoenas to the work of Congress?

Answer 26

legal document that the witness testify in a certain manner

Question 27

Why do you think the Constitution includes particular mention of bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus?

Answer 27

The constitution includes mention to the bill of attainder, ex post facto laws and suspension of the writ habeas corpus laws because they all related to same thing
and the habeas corpus makes it so the person must go to court to face charges instead of letting the police take it upon themselves.

Question 28

What are some areas of American life that Congress is involved in today that it was not at the time of the writing of the Constitution?

Answer 28

Congress has expanded the role of federal government since the constitution. During the great depression Congress passed laws that reached further into
American’s life’s then ever before. This also create social security for people when they grow old.

Question 29

What is gerrymandering? What limits has the Supreme Court placed on gerrymandering?

Answer 29

drawing district boundaries for political advantage. The supreme court has not set an limits on this

Question 30

What are the roles of the Speaker of the House, floor leader, and whips? Who currently serves in those roles?

Answer 30

Speaker of the house: is the presiding officer of the house of Representatives and most powerful member.
The floor leader: is represents of each party elected to help manage the actions and strategy of their party in the
House of Representatives.
Whips: duty is to encourage fellow party members to vote as the party leadership wants.

Speaker of the house: John Boehner
Floor Leader: Eric Cantor
Whips Of Rep: Kevin McCarthy

Question 31

What is the term for regular committees that exist to evaluate bills?

Answer 31

Rules committees

Question 32

How do committees help the House function?

Answer 32

Committees help the House function by addressing the major areas in which most proposed laws fall, such agriculture,
budget, and armed forces.

Question 33

What are the roles of the president of the Senate, president pro tempore, and the Senate majority leader? Who is currently serving in those roles?

Answer 33

President of the senate: presides over debate; making sure everyone follows the rules of debate.
President pro tempore:presides in the absence of the president of the senate
Senate majority leader: spokesperson and main strategist for the majority party

President: Joseph Biden
Pro Tempore: Patrick Leahy
Majority Leader: Harry Reid

Question 34

How is the Senate majority leader different from the Speaker of the House?

Answer 34

The Senate majority leader serves as the spokesperson and main strategist for the majority party in the Senate. The Speaker of the house is the most powerful and the presiding officer of the house.

Question 35

How many standing committees exist in the Senate?

Answer 35

sixteen standing committees.

Question 36

Define filibuster and cloture?

Answer 36

Filibuster is when a party takes the floor of the senate and refuses to stop talking in an effort to prevent the measure coming up for vote. Cloture is a rule which 2/3 votes to end a bill.

Question 37

The Legislative Process
12 Steps
Identify Primary Sources in the legislative process

Answer 37

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Question 38

Your Representative
Who is your Rep? What party are they affiliated with?
What district do you live in?

Answer 38

Ami Bera ; Democrat; Sacramento

Question 39

Congressional Job Qualifications

Compare House and Senate qualifications

Answer 39

House- Least 25 years, US citizen for least 7 years, resident of state he or she representes.
Senate- least 30 years, US citizen for 9 years, resident of state he or she reps.