Ideals of federalism
What are the two branches of federalism in the US?
Federal and State
What are the federalist papers?
A series of essays written to defend the ideals of federalism in the united states constitution
what are powers reserved for the states called?
Reserved Powers
what is the supremacy clause?
Article 6 of the constitution that states national laws supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limits
What is the definition of Federalism?
A system in which power is divided between central and local goverments
Which three founding fathers wrote them?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
What are powers shared by both state and federal goverment called?
Concurrent Powers
What is the necessary and proper clause?
Clause that states congrtess has the power to pass laws they deem "necessary and proper" that are not listed specifcally in the constution
what are checks and balances?
powers given to each branch of goverment to ensure that one branch does not become more powerful than the others
what is federalist No. 70 about?
executuive branch, presidents ability to defend against legislative encrochments on their power
Which required court case was recently overturned that gave the power to the states instead of the federal government?
Roe V. Wade
Enumerated Powers
define bicameralism
type of legislature that divides power into two separate chambers
What is federalist no. 51 about?
checks and balances
What amendment created reserved powers?
10th
What are implied powers?
powers that are not specifically listed in the constution but are considered resonalbel under the necessary and proper clause
What powers are shared by both the state and federal government?
Law enforcement, making taxes, borrowing money
which essay was published anomously at the same time as the federalist papers that went against the ideals of federalism?
Brutus No. 1
What are some examples of state powers?
establish local government, conduct elections, regulate commerce within the state
what are some examples of federal powers?
declare war, oversee trade internationally and between states, coin money