chapter 3 govt

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govt. system in which a constitution divides power between central (nat’l) govt. and several state govts.
federalism
___ of powers (nat’l vs. state)
division
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” comes from this amendment
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____ is that it allows local action in matters of local concern, nat’l action for wider concern.
strength
national government Only has _____: only those granted to it in the Constitution.
Delegated powers
_______ _____(enumerated powers) spelled out expressly in the Constitution.
expressed powers
__ powers are given to the Congress
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_____ _____not expressly stated but suggested by expressed powers.
Implied Powers:
Congress has the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers and all other powers vested by the Constitution in the government of the U.S. or in any department or officer thereof. describes this clause
necessary and proper
the clause above is also called the ___ clause(convenient and useful)
elastic
_____ ____belong to Nat’l Govt. b/c all govts of a sovereign state possess them.
inherent powers
inherent powers are used in immigration or when someone is becoming a citizen which is called
naturalization
_ ways Powers are denied to Nat’l Govt.
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expressed directly in the ___
constitution
such as natl govt cannot tax ___
exports
by the ___ of the constitution
silence
finally Because of the ____system itself
federal
the state has ___ ____ are powers not granted to the Nat’l or denied to the states.
reserved powers
The only state “expressed” power is the __ amdt, however Unlimited power to regulate manufacture/sale/ distribution of alcohol
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most of what govt. does in this country is done by ____and local govts.
states
Powers Denied to states are Denied “__ __ ____ _____.”
in so many words
No state can ___ the Nat’l govt.
tax
Each state’s ______ denies them powers too!
Constitution
_____ ____ are only the Nat’l govt-not state govts
exclusive powers
these powers are Shared by state and nat’l
concurrent powers
state govts ____ power to local govts (unitary)
gives
Constitution made itself the “supreme law of the land”🡪 _______ ______
Supremacy Clause
____ ____is the umpire of the federal govt. btwn. State and Nat’l govts.
supreme court
the court case that demonstrates this
McColloch v. Maryland
Nat’l Govt’s obligations to the States include a ____ form of government
republican
2._____from invasion & internal disorder
protection
states settle own riots, internal unrests unless they _____ nat’l govt. help
request
Must recognize legal _____of each state
boundaries
Only ______can admit a state
congress
Procedure 1. ask Congress for admission 2.Congress passes___ ____ (territory must create state Constitution)
enabling act
If Congress accepts Constitution, pass__ __ _____ (creating the new state)
act of admission
who is the last person to sign it
president
State might have to agree to conditions such as __ outlawing polygamy
Utah
what the courts agree is a reserved power becomes, in effect, a delegated power—courtesy of the power of the __
purse
Congress gives annual share of tax revenue to the states(1972-87)
Revenue sharing:
fed. $ to states and local govts.
grants in aid
specific purpose. Ex. School lunches
categorical grants
applied for. Ex: scientists researching cancer or other med. Issues.
project grants
broad purposes. Ex: health care, social services
block grants
state to state agreements. such as the port agreement
interstate compact
state recognition
Full Faith and Credit
Exceptions to FFAC are divorces such as ____ __ ____ (court case)
Williams v. North Carolina
Criminal law and this which is returning a criminal back to their state
Extradition:
a state can’t discriminate/privilege b/c someone lives in another state.
Privileges and immunities clause:
exceptions to this are that you have to have a certain amounts of years as a resident to vote or hold ___
office
You are a ___ of a state
resident
you are a ____ of a country
citizen
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