US constitution Flashcards
What is federalism?
sovereignty shared between the states
What is the national government AKA?
Federal government
Name 2 powers the national government is responsible for
wars
delivering the mail
Name 2 powers the state government is responsible for
Hunters licence, Drivers licence
What major power do the national and state government share
Taxes
What are the 2 types of federalism?
Dual- layer cake- federalism is based on a clear delineation of authority+ programmes among the levels of government
Cooperative- marble cake- federalism is based on a pragmative mixing of authority and programmes among the nation, state, and local governments
Define a Confederal system
All states get power- national government is weak
What are the advantages of a confederal system?
- people are not controlled by higher ups- couldn’t raise taxes
- gives states autonomy- issues particular to them specifically
- avoids tyranny, could promote cohesion
What are the disadvantages of a Confederal system?
-weak president
-can’t regulate issues between different states
- lacks direction and leadership
What has the legislature got the power to do?
Pass laws, declare wars, impeach presidents, federal affairs
What are the executives powers
veto bills, sign bills in to laws, commander in chief
What are the judiciary powers?
decides what laws are constitutional , can deem law unconstitutional
Define Enumerated powers
fixed powers set on as belonging to either a branch of the federal state
What are implied powers ?
powers interpretation to belong to a
