Federalism
Which part of the government is allowed to declare war?
Congress
Which government has the power to tax?
Concurrent: Both the national and state governments
What are implied powers?
What are reserved powers?
Powers that belong strictly to the states.
The federal governments ability to take over a state function.
Which level of the government manages the military?
National/ Federal government
The Great Depression
What is one power the national government has?
You may only name ONE.
Making money
Creating Laws
Declaring War
What is the sunset law?
A law that requires periodical checks of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
Name one reserved or state power
You may only name ONE
Marriage
Licenses
What type of federalism did the U.S. use before the Great Depression?
Dual Federalism
What is sunshine law?
A law prohibiting public officials from holding a meeting not open to the public.
What are formula grants based on?
Formulas
How to people apply/receive project grants?
They must write a proposal.
What is the nickname of the "Necessary and Proper Clause?"
Elastic Clause
What is devolution?
What are block grants responsible for?
Infrastructure
Give an example of when a state may use a formula grant
Welfare
Name ONE concurrent power
You may only name ONE
Roads
Taxes
Private land to public land
What are the powers directly stated in the constitution?
Expressed Powers
What is a denied power?
Name ONE
Powers that are denied by the national government and state government
-No state can print money
-Deprive any person of life, liberty, and property
What is federalism?
A system in which government power is exercised by the national and state government over the same people and the same territory.
Power that congress gives to both the national and state governments
Concurrent (Both)
True or false - Regulated federalism sets up regulations that states must follow.
True, these regulations are mandated
What did we compare cooperative federalism to?
A marble cake... once the federal and state governments are mixed, it cannot be undone.