Powers
The amendment that supports the concept of federalism
What is the 10th amendment?
What is the purpose of federal grants?
The federal government influences states using money to pass policy
Why did the founders create a system that divides the power of the federal government and state governments?
Founders were concerned/ feared an overly powerful federal government far from the people
Powers spelled out specifically in the Constitution--
What are expressed/ enumerated powers?
Taxes is a ______(implied, concurrent, reserved, enumerated) power.
Concurrent power
Federal aid administered but for a more broadly defined purpose
What is a block grant?
Clause that allows Congress to find a power that is clearly listed in the Constitution and use it to expand it's powers because it is considered necessary for exercising that power.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
the states’ power to protect citizens’ health and safety and to promote the “general welfare” of state citizens.
What is Police Powers?
Grants made for some specific, closely defined purpose
What is a categorical grant?
Clause that states that federal laws passed by Congress are supreme—they are superior to state laws
What is the supremacy clause?
Powers that both the national government and the states possess
What are concurrent powers?
Powers that the Constitution does not grant to the National Government and does not, at the same time, deny to the states.
What are reserved powers?
Power granted to Congress to regulate interstate business
Which article and section grants Congress its enumerated or expressed powers?
Article 1, Section 8
What is a government overreach?
When the federal government cannot justify the law using a power from the constitution
Which clause does congress famously use to expand their power and rule on issues such as guns, food safety, discrimination, etc?
Commerce clause