what is the basic definition of federalism
what are enumerated powers
powers granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution
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
this clause helps the government adapt to modern problems
necessary and proper clause
what did McCulloch vs. Maryland do to federal power.
it strengthened federal power.
is education a federal or state power
state power
what case was the commerce clause used to make gun free school laws
United States vs. Lopez
this clause is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution
the commerce clause
did US vs. Lopez expand or limit federal power.
it limited power and was ruled government overreach.
what are the powers that belong to the state and federal governments called
concurent powers
the amendment that states any powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.
the 10th amendment
this clause gives the government power to tax and spend
spending clause
what is interstate commerce?
sales or trade that happens between state lines.
what branch has the enumerated power to declare war?
legislative branch/congress
what clause takes effect if a federal law contradicts a state law
the supremacy clause
in this case the government attempted to use the commerce clause to pass gun free school laws
US vs. Lopez