Federalism System of Government

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What is a necessary condition for Congress to levy a tax?

The tax is levied to support the core police powers of the states.

The tax is levied on a class of activities that, in the aggregate, has a substantial effect on commerce.

The tax is uniform throughout the country and not discriminatory. (correct)

The tax is levied on a non-economic activity.

Under what circumstances can Congress regulate the core police powers of the states?

Congress may regulate the core police powers of the states if the cost of crime and national productivity suffice as grounds for regulation.

If the activity has a substantial effect on commerce.

Congress may not regulate the core police powers of the states unless it is necessary to protect the efficacy of a comprehensive scheme of legislation. (correct)

If the activity is part of an economic class of activities that, in the aggregate, has a substantial effect on commerce.

What is an example of an economic activity?

Crime control

Production of commodities (correct)

Education

Family law

What is the standard for Congress to delegate its legislative authority?

Congress must provide an intelligible principle by which the delegee should exercise its authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about federal executive power?

Federal executive power must be derived from an explicit or implicit grant of authority by the Constitution or an Act of Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for Congress to place conditions on grants and loans to States and local governments?

The conditions must be expressly stated and communicated unambiguously. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic definition of federalism?

A system of government where sovereignty is shared between multiple levels of government, each having its own authority and sphere of influence. Signup and view all the answers

What is internal sovereignty?

The ultimate authority over a territory with absolute right to govern in that territory, including the right to create, execute, and repeal laws and collect and impose taxes. Signup and view all the answers

What is external sovereignty?

A state’s ability to govern itself, independent of any foreign power with full authority to make war and peace and to form treaties or alliances with foreign nations. Signup and view all the answers