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What is the 1st amendment
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and exercise.
What is federalism
A system of government where powers are split between national government and state government.
What does the Commerce Clause regulate
Anything with money basically (Commerce)
What are expressed powers
Powers directly written in the constitution
Who won the US v Lopez case
Lopez
What are the first 10 amendments called
The Bill of Rights
What is Dual Federalism
When power is divided clearly between levels of government and they exercise the powers given to them without interference
What is the Supremacy Clause
Federal law takes precedent over state laws
What are implied powers
Powers not specifically stated but only implied
What is a Bench Trial
Trial by Judge
What amendment allows lawsuits against states
11th
What amendment defines federalism
10th
What is the Extradition Clause
States must return criminals to states where they were convicted or are to stand trial in
What are exclusive powers
Powers given only to the National Government
When was the Gun-Free School Zones Act established
1990
What set of amendments are the "Reconstruction Amendments"
13th-15th
What is Cooperative Federalism
When there is a relationship between the different levels of government that work in tandem
Where is the Necessary and Proper Clause located
Article 1 Section 8 of the constitution
What are Reserve powers
Powers given to the states
What clause was used to knock down the Gun-Free School Zones Act in this case
Commerce Clause
Which amendment outlines succession of Presidents
25th
When was federalism introduced in the US
1787
What amendments are the two Due Process Clauses
5 and 14th
What are Concurrent Powers
Powers that both the state and the national governments have
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the time of the United States v. Lopez decision?
William Rehnquist