Types of Powers
Name the two types of powers given to the National government that we discussed in this chapter.
Expressed and implied powers
Federalism divides power on a ______ basis, with _____ and ________ governments sharing power.
Territorial, state, national
Grants in aid are an example of _______ federalism, where national, state and local governments work cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems.
Cooperative federalism.
What clause establishes the federal Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land (federal law trumps state law)?
The Supremacy Clause
A ____ ______ is an agreement among states or with foreign states that must have the permission of Congress.
Interstate compact.
What type of power(s) do state governments have?
Reserved powers (Concurrent also)
Federalism allows for more ________ in more local, state issues.
expertise
This is the most broad type of grant and has not been used since the 1980s.
Revenue sharing.
This clause has been used to argue for an expansion of state power at the expense of federal power (think Civil War).
10th amendment.
T or F: States must extradite criminals to other states. Federal courts can intervene if a governor refuses to do so.
True
What type of federal powers are NOT found directly written in the Constitution and MUST be related to at least one of the federal powers that is?
Implied powers
Federalism allows greater use of _______ in broader national issues.
resources.
What type of grant gives the least freedom and discretion to state governments?
Categorical grants.
What clause has been used to argue for expanded federal powers at the expense of the states (think Hamilton and the national bank)?
Necessary and Proper (Elastic) Clause
The ______ ______ _____ _______ Clause ensures that states respect each other's laws, documents and court proceedings.
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
What powers are shared between the states and the national government?
Concurrent powers
Federalism grew out of the Framers' belief in _______ ________. They feared government power posed a threat to individual liberty and must be restrained and divided to avoid its abuse.
Limited government
What is the difference between block grant and a categorical grant? Give an example.
The guarantee clause requires the federal government guarantee this to each state.
A Republican form of government.
Complete the following:
"The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all _____ and ________ of citizens of several states"
Privileges and immunities
What amendment gives the state's any powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited to the states by the Constitution?
The 10th amendment
Federalism refers to ______ while the Federal government refers to ________.
The territorial division of power between state and national governments, the national government.
T or F: Grants in aid are used for the federal government to expand its power into areas traditionally reserved for the states.
True.
The Invasion and internal disorder clause requires the federal government to provide states with defense against ______ _________ and ______ _______.
foreign invasion and domestic violence.
Name 1 of the 2 agreements between states we discussed in class.
Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers and the Interstate Compact on Juveniles.