unit 4 natinal goverment notes questions Flashcards
what outlines the structure of our national governed?
the constitution
what is federalism?
the national and state governments both have power
what level of government in our federal system is supreme?
national
what are the main responsibilities of the national government?
conduct foreign policy
regulate commence
provide for the common defense military
what is foreigh policy?
our governments relationship with other countries
what is commerce?
trade national government regulates trade between states and other countries
what are reserved powers?
powers set aside for the state governments
which amendment created reserverd powers?
10th amendments
what is a federal mandate
it is when the national government requries action by the state governments
what are examples of reserved powers
provide for warfare public health and saftey
education
licening
what are concurent powers
powers that both the national and state government share
how long is a senate term
6 years
how many senators are from each state
2
how many members are in the house
435
how long is house term
2 years
