U2L12: States' Rights and Division of Powers

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What are National Powers?

Collecting taxes

Regulating marriage

Making treaties with other nations (correct)

Establishing public education

What are Concurrent Powers?

Collecting taxes (correct)

Establishing public education

Creating and enforcing environmental regulations (correct)

Establishing laws

What are State Powers?

Regulating immigration

Establishing public education (correct)

Making treaties

Declaring war

What are delegated powers?

Powers granted by the Constitution: expressed, inherent, and implied. Signup and view all the answers

What are expressed powers?

Explicitly stated powers in the Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What are inherent powers?

Powers assumed by virtue of the federal government acting as the sovereign authority. Signup and view all the answers

What are implied powers?

Powers suggested by the Constitution, but not explicitly stated. Signup and view all the answers

What are reserved powers?

Powers not granted to the federal government nor denied to the states. Signup and view all the answers

What are Powers Reserved to the States?

Conducting elections Signup and view all the answers

What are exclusive powers?

Making treaties with foreign nations Signup and view all the answers

What is the Supremacy Clause?

It states that the Constitution and federal laws are above all state laws. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between exclusive and concurrent powers?

Exclusive powers are reserved for the federal government, while concurrent powers are shared between federal and state governments. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways has federalism strengthened and limited the federal and state governments?

Federalism grants powers to the federal government denied to states, while states maintain their own powers. Signup and view all the answers

How is the power to levy and collect taxes a concurrent power?

Both federal and state governments can levy taxes to finance their responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

How do the implied and inherent powers of the federal government differ?

Implied powers are suggested by the Constitution; inherent powers are those assumed by the federal government. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Powers

Powers granted to the national government include making treaties, producing currency, and declaring war.

Concurrent Powers

Shared powers between federal and state governments encompass making and enforcing legislation, creating health regulations, and regulating taxes.

State Powers

States have authority over public education, driving laws, and establishing state-specific laws.

Delegated Powers

Powers given explicitly by the Constitution include expressed, inherent, and implied powers.

Expressed Powers

Explicitly stated in the Constitution include collecting taxes, printing money, regulating interstate commerce, maintaining an army, declaring war, and granting patents and copyrights.

Inherent Powers

Powers assumed by the federal government due to its sovereignty, such as regulating immigration, acquiring territory, and protecting the nation from domestic threats.

Implied Powers

Powers suggested by the Constitution to fulfill its duties, including those listed in the Necessary and Proper Clause. Examples include regulating federal crimes and prohibiting discrimination.

Reserved Powers

Defined by the Tenth Amendment, powers not granted to the federal government and not denied to states are reserved for state governments.

Powers Reserved to the States

Includes regulating marriage, professional licensing, managing public utilities, conducting elections, and overseeing public schools.

Exclusive Powers

Powers only the federal government can exercise, such as coining money, making treaties with other nations, taxing foreign imports, and regulating interstate commerce.

Supremacy Clause

Clarifies that the Constitution and federal laws override state and local laws, establishing federal government as the ultimate authority.

Difference between Exclusive and Concurrent Powers

Exclusive powers are solely for the federal government, while concurrent powers are shared between federal and state authorities.

Federalism's Strengths and Limitations

Federalism grants the federal government certain powers denied to states, while preserving specific state powers that the federal government cannot enact.

Levying and Collecting Taxes as Concurrent Powers

Both levels of government need funds for their responsibilities; state governments assess local needs while the federal government manages broader financial obligations.

Difference between Implied and Inherent Powers

Implied powers are suggested by the Constitution, while inherent powers are understood to be included for sovereign governments; they are not explicitly mentioned or suggested.

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Explore the key concepts of national, concurrent, and state powers with this flashcard quiz. Understanding the division of powers is crucial for grasping the structure of governance in the United States. Test your knowledge on treaties, legislation, and state laws.