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The National Government is also required to provide defense of the States from foreign invasion, and aid in protecting against "domestic Violence" in the States.

Privliges and Immunity clause

Invasion and Internal Disorder (correct)

3 main beliefs of why the framers wanted federalism

Federaslism

no state can draw unreasonable distinctions between its residents and those persons who happen to live in another state ex: voting

Invasion and Internal Disorder

Enumerated/Expressed Powers

Privliges and Immunity clause (correct)

act of admission

power poses a treat to individual liberty

the exercise of government power must be restrained

divides government power to prevent its abuse

3 reasons powers are denied to national government

3 main beliefs of why the framers wanted federalism (correct)

delegated powers

Reserved Powers (10th Amendment)

A SYSTEM in which power is divided between the national and state governments

Federaslism Signup and view all the answers

assigns certain powers to the national government and certain powers to the states

division of powers Signup and view all the answers

allows local action in matters of local concern and national action in matters of wider concern

states provide strength for national government

Strengths of Federalism Signup and view all the answers

delegated powers

Powers specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution ex. the ability to print money Signup and view all the answers

Enumerated/Expressed Powers

the powers explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution ex: collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, declare war Signup and view all the answers

implied powers

powers that congress has that are not stated explicitly in the constitution ex: building of hydroelectric power dams, buildign of 42,000 mile highway systems Signup and view all the answers

regulate trade and business within the state establish public schools pass license requirements for professionals regulate alcoholic beverages conduct elections establish local governments

State Powers Signup and view all the answers

Powers not given to federal government go to people and States

10th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

A congressional act directing the people of a United States territory to frame a proposed State constitution as a step towards admission to the Union

Enabling Act Signup and view all the answers

act of admission

An act of creating a new State. If the President signs the act, the new State enters the Union. ex: Hawaii and Alaska are the 2 newest states Signup and view all the answers

congress gave an annual share of the huge federal tax revenue to the states and their cities, counties, and townships ex: congress gives money back tot he states from taxes

revenue sharing Signup and view all the answers

grant programs in which state and local governments submit proposals to federal agencies and for which funding is provided on a competitive basis ex: medical research on cancer, diabetes, neurological diseases

project grants Signup and view all the answers

An agreement among two or more states. Congress must approve most such agreements. ex: compacts to conserve resources like wildlife, water and oil

interstate compact Signup and view all the answers

states can't try to relive its unemployment problems by requiring employers to give a hiring preference to instate residents

Actions not protected by privileges & immunities clause Signup and view all the answers

powers NOT LISTED in the U.S. Constitution but government takes those powers anyway ex. immigration

inherent powers Signup and view all the answers

3 reasons powers are denied to national government

<ul> <li>to take private property for public use without a fair payment ex: to prohibit freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly</li> <li>they can't create a public school system for the nation, to enact uniform marriage and divorce laws, and set up local units of government.</li> <li>can't tax your local or state government Ex: national government can't favor one states problems over another's</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Reserved Powers

Powers given to the state government alone Ex: State requires doctors, lawyers, and plumbers to have a license to practice in the state Signup and view all the answers

-no state can enter into a treaty, alliance or confederation or coin their own money or deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

Powers denied to the states Signup and view all the answers

states cannot enforce another states criminal law- only applies to civil not criminal matters ex: if you're trying to get a divorce and you are not a resident of the state who granted it they have the right to refuse recognize it

Full Faith and Credit Clause Signup and view all the answers

for much more broadly defined purposes Ex: health care, social services, welfare (Regan new federalism)

block grants Signup and view all the answers

The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned to that state

Extradition Signup and view all the answers

exclusive powers

powers that can be exercised by the national government alone Signup and view all the answers

grants for specific purposes usually have "strings attached" ex: war on poverty, the new deal

catagorial grants Signup and view all the answers

powers shared by the national and state governments ex: power to tax, right to establish a court system

concurrent powers Signup and view all the answers

the constitution stands above all other forms of law ex: McCulloch vs. Maryland

Supremacy Clause Signup and view all the answers

grants of federal money or other resources to the states and or their cities, counties and other local units

Grants-in-aid programs as a cooperative federal example Signup and view all the answers

the national government must recognize the legal existence and the physical boundaries of each state

territory and national government Signup and view all the answers

national v. local concerns

local: North Dakota doesn't require voters to register in order to cast a ballot national: natural disaster, flood, hurricane, drought Signup and view all the answers

Dual federalism

the belief that having separate and equal powerful levels of government works best Ex: Plessy vs Furgenson and 13th 14th and 15th amendments Signup and view all the answers

New federalism

Wants to give money back to the states Ex: block grants Signup and view all the answers

Cooperative federalism

Federal and state governments share power and collaborates for national and regional issues Ex: the great depression Signup and view all the answers

The new deal

All levels of government had to work together to get people back to work after the great depression Signup and view all the answers

layer cake

Each layer national, state and local has clearly defined powers and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

marble cake

cooperative federalism Work together, the relationship between national and state government that begins with the new deal Signup and view all the answers

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The National Government is also required to provide defense of the States from foreign invasion, and aid in protecting against "domestic Violence" in the States.

no state can draw unreasonable distinctions between its residents and those persons who happen to live in another state ex: voting

power poses a treat to individual liberty the exercise of government power must be restrained divides government power to prevent its abuse

A SYSTEM in which power is divided between the national and state governments

assigns certain powers to the national government and certain powers to the states

allows local action in matters of local concern and national action in matters of wider concern states provide strength for national government

delegated powers

Enumerated/Expressed Powers

implied powers

regulate trade and business within the state establish public schools pass license requirements for professionals regulate alcoholic beverages conduct elections establish local governments

Powers not given to federal government go to people and States

A congressional act directing the people of a United States territory to frame a proposed State constitution as a step towards admission to the Union

act of admission

congress gave an annual share of the huge federal tax revenue to the states and their cities, counties, and townships ex: congress gives money back tot he states from taxes

grant programs in which state and local governments submit proposals to federal agencies and for which funding is provided on a competitive basis ex: medical research on cancer, diabetes, neurological diseases

An agreement among two or more states. Congress must approve most such agreements. ex: compacts to conserve resources like wildlife, water and oil

states can't try to relive its unemployment problems by requiring employers to give a hiring preference to instate residents

powers NOT LISTED in the U.S. Constitution but government takes those powers anyway ex. immigration

3 reasons powers are denied to national government

Reserved Powers

-no state can enter into a treaty, alliance or confederation or coin their own money or deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

states cannot enforce another states criminal law- only applies to civil not criminal matters ex: if you're trying to get a divorce and you are not a resident of the state who granted it they have the right to refuse recognize it

for much more broadly defined purposes Ex: health care, social services, welfare (Regan new federalism)

The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned to that state

exclusive powers

grants for specific purposes usually have "strings attached" ex: war on poverty, the new deal

powers shared by the national and state governments ex: power to tax, right to establish a court system

the constitution stands above all other forms of law ex: McCulloch vs. Maryland

grants of federal money or other resources to the states and or their cities, counties and other local units

the national government must recognize the legal existence and the physical boundaries of each state

national v. local concerns

Dual federalism

New federalism

Cooperative federalism

The new deal

layer cake

marble cake

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