Types of Federalism
Delegation of Powers: National, State, or Shared
Expressed, Implied, or Inherent Powers
Federalism in the Constitution
Federalism in Action
100

Also known as layer-cake federalism, this is a system in which power is clearly divided between the national and state governments. 

What is dual federalism? 

100

This government has the power to declare war.

What is national? 

100

Regulating commerce is an example of this.

What is expressed power?

100

This established federal law as the supreme law of the land. 

What is the supremacy clause? 

100

This federal drug policy provides a way to classify drugs based on their medical use, potential for abuse, and safety concerns.

What is the Controlled Substances Act? 

200

Also known as marble cake federalism, this is a system in which national and state governments share power equally.

What is cooperative federalism?

200

This government has the power to establish and maintain schools.

What is state?

200

Creating a national bank is an example of this.

What is implied power?

200

This clause grants Congress the power to pass laws that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are needed to carry out its enumerated powers.  

What is the elastic clause? 

200

This federal educational policy was passed to improve public schooling in the U.S. by providing for the academic achievement for every student. 

What is the No Child Left Behind Act? 

300

Involves the financial relationships between different levels of government, often through funding or grants.

What is fiscal federalism?

300

This government has the power to coin money.

What is national? 

300

A leader's power to regulate immigration is an example of this. 

What is inherent power? 

300

This is another name for the elastic clause. 

What is the necessary and proper clause? 

300

An international treaty on climate change; the U.S.'s involvement has fluctuated over the years. 

What is the Paris Agreement? 

400

Aims to transfer certain powers from the federal government back to the states.

What is new federalism?

400

This government has the power to make marriage laws. 

What is state?

400

Establishing a post office is an example of this. 

What is expressed power? 

400

This clause requires states to respect each other's laws and court decisions. 

What is the full faith and credit clause? 

400

A federal law that in the U.S. that regulates air emissions and protects public health. 

What is the Clean Air Act? 

500

Emerged in the 1960s where the federal government increased its role in local governments through grants.

What is creative federalism? 

500

This government has the power to levy taxes. 

What is shared (between national and state)? 

500

The creation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is an example of this. 

What is implied power? 

500

This clause gives Congress the power to regulate trade between states, foreign nations, and native tribes. 

What is the commerce clause? 

500

A federal law that guarantees free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities. 

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? 

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