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The federal system can be best defined as?
The federal system can be best defined as?
The specific powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution are called the ________ powers.
The specific powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution are called the ________ powers.
________ occurs when a state grants a city the ability to govern its own local affairs.
________ occurs when a state grants a city the ability to govern its own local affairs.
A definitive role for the states in the American federal republic was preserved by the ________ Amendment.
A definitive role for the states in the American federal republic was preserved by the ________ Amendment.
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________ powers exist when both state and national governments possess a certain level of authority.
________ powers exist when both state and national governments possess a certain level of authority.
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A state government's authority to regulate the safety, health, and morals of its citizens is called ________ power.
A state government's authority to regulate the safety, health, and morals of its citizens is called ________ power.
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Which of the following statements best describes the history of American federalism?
Which of the following statements best describes the history of American federalism?
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What was a major reason that the slogan 'states' rights' became tarnished in the 1950s and 1960s?
What was a major reason that the slogan 'states' rights' became tarnished in the 1950s and 1960s?
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Which event was most influential in the rise of a more active national government?
Which event was most influential in the rise of a more active national government?
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'Marble cake federalism' is associated with?
'Marble cake federalism' is associated with?
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What are implied powers?
What are implied powers?
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What are the three levels of government?
What are the three levels of government?
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What is preemption?
What is preemption?
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Theorists such as Montesquieu referred to the principle of giving each branch of government a distinctly different constituency as?
Theorists such as Montesquieu referred to the principle of giving each branch of government a distinctly different constituency as?
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Study Notes
Federalism
- Federalism involves a government structure where power is divided between a national government and lower levels of government.
- States can grant cities the authority to manage local affairs, known as "home rule."
- The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution affirms the role of states in the federal republic by reserving powers not delegated to the national government.
Powers of Congress
- The powers explicitly granted to Congress are termed "expressed powers," as specified in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
- Concurrent powers are those held by both state and national governments, allowing for shared authority.
- "Police power" refers to a state's authority to regulate safety, health, and public morals.
History and Evolution of Federalism
- American federalism has historically been marked by debate regarding the allocation of responsibilities between federal and state governments.
- The term "states' rights" became controversial in the 1950s and 1960s, primarily due to its use by southern opponents of the civil rights movement to justify racial segregation.
- The Great Depression significantly influenced the expansion of a more active national government.
Federalism Models
- "Marble cake federalism" describes intergovernmental cooperation that blurs the lines between various levels of government.
- Implied powers allow Congress to create laws deemed "necessary and proper" to execute its expressed powers.
Structures of Government
- The government operates at three levels: federal, state, and local.
- Preemption is a principle that permits the national government to take precedence over state or local actions in specific policy areas.
Theoretical Foundations
- Montesquieu's concept of a "mixed regime" emphasizes giving each governmental branch a unique constituency to ensure checks and balances.
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Test your knowledge of federalism in this flashcard quiz based on Chapter 3 of POS 2041. You'll explore the definitions, structures, and principles that define federal systems of government. Ideal for students looking to reinforce their understanding of political science concepts.
