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100
What is federalism?
the relationship between the federal and state governments where each has some exclusive powers and some shared powers
100
Which level of government uses the reserved powers?
state government
100
List the three inherent powers all governments have. (1 point each)
conduct foreign relations, regulate immigration, defend borders
100
Why is Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution so important to state and federal relations?
it established the implied powers for the federal government
100
The concept of the federal government regulating business for the first time and the passage of the income tax was part of what movement?
Progressive
200
List the specific powers delegated to the federal government. (13 - 1 point for each one listed)
Taxes, borrow money, interstate commerce, coin money, standards & weights, counterfeiting, post offices & roads, science & arts, patents & copyrights, create courts, piracy, declare war, military
200
What is the name of powers specifically defined in the Constitution that are given to the federal government? (3 names - 1 point each)
Delegated, expressed, enumerated
200
List the powers denied to both the state and the federal government. ( 4 - 1 point each)
title of nobility, ex post facto law, bill of attainder, tax exports
200
What do we call grants that are given to the states with fewer restrictions for a more broad purpose?
block grants
200
What do we call the money given to state and local government to offset the cost of a program?
subsidies
300
What are delegated powers?
the powers specifically given to the federal government in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution
300
Which type of power gives all national governments the right to regulate immigration and conduct foreign relations?
inherent
300
Where does the federal government receive its implied powers? (3 ways to say it - 1 point for each way)
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 Necessary and proper clause Elastic clause
300
List the powers reserved for the states. (8 - 1 point each)
Local government, schools, marriage, drivers' license, gambling, alcohol, speed limits, drop of school
300
What was “New Federalism” as defined by President Reagan?
shifting power back to the states
400
Why is the development of implied powers so important to the concept of federalism?
they have allowed the federal government to increase its powers over the past 200 years
400
What does the U.S. Constitution require for every state in the union?
a republican form of government
400
Who controls admission of states to the union?
the Congress and President
400
What do we call it when a governor of a state asks another governor from another state to return a fugitive?
extradition
400
What is the main difference among categorical grants, block grants and revenue sharing? A. revenue sharing gives the most power to the federal government
categorical grants have many more strings tied to them than revenue sharing and block grants
500
Which one of the delegated powers along with the implied powers has allowed Congress to regulate business including a minimum wage?
the power to regulate interstate commerce
500
List the concurrent powers. (4 - 1 point each)
Tax, borrow money, punish crimes, eminent domain
500
What do we call the power of the government to take private property for public use?
eminent domain
500
What was the greatest struggle for states’ rights?
Civil War
500
What event caused a major change in the way the federal government handled poverty, unemployment and care for the elderly?
Great Depression
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