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What is the main characteristic of federalism?
What is the main characteristic of federalism?
- Equal distribution of power among all local governments
- Consolidation of power in a central government
- Absolute power of state governments
- Separation of power between central and local governments (correct)
Which of the following represents powers reserved for the states?
Which of the following represents powers reserved for the states?
- Printing money
- Establishing local governments (correct)
- Regulating interstate commerce
- Conducting foreign affairs
What are concurrent powers?
What are concurrent powers?
- Powers limited to state governments
- Powers that only the federal government can exercise
- Powers that are not defined by the Constitution
- Powers held by both state and national governments (correct)
Which powers are granted specifically to the national government by the Constitution?
Which powers are granted specifically to the national government by the Constitution?
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause require?
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause require?
Flashcards
Federalism
Federalism
A system where power is shared between a central government and smaller, regional governments (like states).
Division of Powers
Division of Powers
The Constitution clearly outlines which powers belong to the national government and which belong to the states.
Concurrent Powers
Concurrent Powers
These are powers that BOTH the national government and state governments can exercise.
Delegated Powers
Delegated Powers
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Reserved Powers
Reserved Powers
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Study Notes
Federalism
- Federalism is a system of government where power is split between a central and local government.
- Division of Powers: The US Constitution divides powers between the national and state governments.
- Concurrent Powers: Certain powers are shared by both the national and state governments.
- Delegated Powers: Powers specifically assigned to the national government by the Constitution.
- Reserved Powers: Powers retained by the states, not explicitly given to the national government
Full Faith and Credit Clause
- Each state must recognize and respect legal decisions and documents from other states.
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