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enumerated powers
the constitution and federalism
clauses
100

what is the basic definition of federalism


  • Power is divided between the national government and state governments. 





100

what are enumerated powers  

powers granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution

100

What is the commerce clause

The Commerce Clause is a provision in the U.S. Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate interstate comersce 

100

this clause helps the government adapt to modern problems

necessary and proper clause

200

what did McCulloch vs. Maryland do to federal power.

it strengthened federal power.

200

is education a federal or state power

state power

200

what case was the commerce clause used to make gun free school laws

United States vs. Lopez

200

this clause is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution

the commerce clause

300

did US vs. Lopez expand or limit federal power.

it limited power and was ruled government overreach.

300

what are the powers that belong to the state and federal governments called

concurent powers

300

the amendment that states any powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

the 10th amendment

300

this clause gives the government power to tax and spend

spending clause 

400

what is interstate commerce?

sales or trade that happens between state lines.

400

what branch has the enumerated power to declare war?

legislative branch/congress

400

what clause takes effect if a federal law contradicts a state law

the supremacy clause 

400

in this case the government attempted to use the commerce clause to pass gun free school laws 

US vs. Lopez

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