US Federalism Flashcards
Give 3 ways federalism is not effective
- federal powers have expanded significantly
- most states don’t have year-round legislatures like congress
- congress can issue mandates that state governments must follow
Which articles set out the powers of the state and federal government?
Article 1-4
What is the majority needed to override presidents veto?
2/3 in congress
Which thinker influenced the idea of separation of powers in the US?
John Locke
How are the separations of powers through checks and balances effective?
- Executive orders can be nullified by Congress
- Supreme Court can strike down laws as unconstitutional
- Recent attempts from Pres to change structure of SC have been blocked by congress
- Pres is unable to fire judges
How are separation of powers through checks and balances not effective?
- President is de facto leader so has control over legislative agenda
- Legislation is slow to pass, lots of congressional gridlock
- Increased use of executive orders have bypassed congress
- Pres can appoint Supreme Court judges for political gain
What did senate majority leader, Mitch Mconnel, do in 2016 concerning Supreme Court nominees?
Blocked hearings for obamas nomination, Merrick Garland
How is the government limited?
- checks and balances
- codification and entrenchment of constitution prevents government imposing their will on citizens
- Bill of rights - protects individual rights and states
Which amendment lays out the federal system of the US?
10th amendment
What are the shared powers of the states and federal government?
The power to levy taxes
What are the individual state powers?
- reserved rights to issue licenses for marriage
- exclusive power to ratify amendments to the constitution
- exclusive power to conduct elections
- more power over the day-to-day lives of their residents
What are the federal government powers?
- exclusive power to print money and declare war
- implied powers
- can choose how much power it has over the states
What did Dobbs v Jackson WHO do and when was it?
Overturned Roe v Wade in 2022 giving states power over abortion and ending federal protection for abortion
How many states stopped the extra $300/week in unemployment support as a continual from the pandemic?
26
What happened in West Virginia v EPA (2022) ?
Supreme Court reduced power of EPA in applying federal climate policy across states
What Bill passed in 2021 that went against Roe v Wade?
Texas Heart beat bill
What type of cities were produced that limited cooperation with federal immigration enforcement laws?
Sanctuary Cities
How many states is cannabis legal in for recreational use?
24
