Powers of the State
What clause in the Constitution allows states to exercise powers not specifically granted to the federal government?
The 10th Amendment
The power for the federal government is listed where?
The Constituion
Reserved Powers
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress the authority to pass laws required to carry out its enumerated powers, providing flexibility in executing its constitutional responsibilities.
Define, Delegated, reserved and concurrent powers!
Delegated: Federal Powers
Reserved: State Powers
Concurrent: Shared by both
Identify two powers that are reserved exclusively for the states
What are marriage laws, issue Licenses, conduct elections & regulate state commerce
Explain the significance of the supremacy clause
The Supremacy Clause makes the U.S. Constitution and federal laws the highest law, overriding conflicting state laws
Sections of a state are called what?
Counties
Under the necessary and proper clause, relates to powers that are ____________________ to the federal government?
Outlined in the constitution
Name one service provided by the village of Valley Stream.
Sanitation, recreation, taxing & courts
What is police powers and provide one example.
police powers relate to the general welfare of citizens one example would be Heathcare, education or driving limits.
Name 2 powers of the Federal Government
coin money, declare war, regulate interstate commerce, establish post offices
What is a Municipality
Cites/Towns
What is the commerce clause?
The Commerce Clause gives Congress the authority to regulate interstate and international commerce
Mothers Against Drunk Driving!
The powers of the states are not listed in the constitution they are .......
Implied, anything the federal government does not get the states get
True or False: The federal government and expand their powers beyond what's listed in the Constituion
NO!!!!!!!!! ONLY WHATS LISTED
What are services provided by counties
healthcare, police/fire & elections
How has the interpretation of the Commerce Clause evolved over time?
The definition has expanded and relates to ANY economic activity!
What two states initially did not comply to the federal drinking age mandate?
Louisiana & South Dakota
Under the system of federalism, name two CONCURRENT powers
Taxes, courts, maintain law and order
Discuss the implications of federal funding on state governments.
States have to comply with the conditions of the federal government in order to receive funding.
Name two services provided by municipalitys
sanitations, protection, roads, transportation, environmental services, schooling & courts
How does the commerce clause relate to the National Drinking Age Act?
The Federal Government was able to argue that the economic activity related to drinking fall under interstate commerce
Name and explain one current issue between the state & federal government
TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT!!!!!!!