Is printing money an enumerated, reserved, or concurrent power?
Enumerated
100
What is a block grant?
Money given to the states by the federal government to use as the state sees fit.
100
____ is a political system in which the national government shares power with state and local governments.
Federalism
100
What clause allows the federal government to have powers beyond the enumerated?
The elastic clause (necessary and proper)
100
What is the main argument advocating for a weaker federal government?
A federal govt. is farther from the people
200
Is declaring war an enumerated, reserved, or concurrent power?
Enumerated
200
What is a categorical grant?
Money given to the states with a set purpose and restrictions as to how to use the money.
200
What is cooperative federalism?
levels of govt. collaborate on policy, no fine line. (Marble cake)
200
What does the tenth amendment do for the powers of the states?
It expands the state powers to anything not explicitly given to the federal government
200
What is devolution?
Federal government loses power to states
300
Is issuing licenses an enumerated, reserved, or concurrent power?
Reserved
300
Do categorical grants increase or decrease the powers of the federal government?
Increase - the federal government can control how the state uses the money.
300
The current form of federalism in the US is _____ federalism
Cooperative
300
McCulloch v. Maryland established the currently understood meaning of what clause?
Supremacy Clause
300
Which one is a federal mandate? Americans with Disabilities act or Medicaid?
ADA
400
Is Operating courts of law an enumerated, reserved, or concurrent power?
Concurrent
400
How is revenue sharing used today in the government?
It isnt. HAHAHA. (if you got this right, congrats)
400
What is the term for a coalition of self governed states?
Confederation
400
What are the important amendments dealing with federalism (Hint: Only 2)?
10, 14
400
Which form of federalism is like a marble cake? Why?
Cooperative, because there are no fine lines between the powers and responsibilities of different levels of government
500
Which government is given responsibility to run and pay for federal elections?
State
500
In 2009, what was the largest grant-in-aid from the federal government to states for ___?
Medicaid
500
If a federal law was to contradict a previously standing state law, which law takes precedence?
The federal law
500
Which clause allows licenced drivers from another state to be able to drive in Maryland?
The Full Faith and Credit clause
500
Someone who supports a narrow and strict interpretation of the elastic clause is likely to support the concept of __? (which level of government should be strongest?)