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What is a Unitary Government?
What is a Unitary Government?
What does Confederation refer to?
What does Confederation refer to?
What are enumerated powers?
What are enumerated powers?
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution, including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war.
What are implied powers?
What are implied powers?
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What are denied powers?
What are denied powers?
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What is the supremacy clause?
What is the supremacy clause?
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What does Federal refer to in government structure?
What does Federal refer to in government structure?
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What is preemption?
What is preemption?
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What is a block grant?
What is a block grant?
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What is new federalism?
What is new federalism?
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Study Notes
Unitary Government
- Centralized authority where all key powers are vested in the national government.
Confederation
- Comprises a loose alliance of states with limited central authority.
- States have the discretion to follow or ignore the central government's directives.
- Historical examples include the Soviet Union and the Confederate States of America (1861-1865).
Enumerated Powers
- Specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution.
- Includes abilities such as collecting taxes, coining money, regulating both foreign and interstate commerce, and declaring war.
Implied Powers
- Not explicitly outlined in the Constitution but derived from enumerated powers.
Denied Powers
- Powers that the Constitution prohibits the national government from exercising.
Supremacy Clause
- Establishes that national law takes precedence over state laws as outlined in Article VI of the Constitution.
Federal Government
- A system where power is shared between a central authority and regional governments (states or provinces).
- Regional governments often possess significant self-governing powers, exemplified by countries like the United States, Australia, and the Federal Republic of Germany.
Preemption
- The legal principle that allows a government to seize property or resources, often overriding state laws or policies.
Block Grant
- Federal grants awarded to states or localities with minimal requirements, intended to support wide-ranging programs such as community development and social services.
New Federalism
- A policy initiative from the Reagan administration aimed at reducing federal social programs and transferring responsibilities to state governments.
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