General Federalism
Who has the power?
Federalism in the Constitution
Eras
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What is the definition of Federalism?
Division of Power between State and Federal governments.
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Who has the power to make laws regarding elections?
States (Reserved Power)
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This clause allows residents and non-residents to have the same rights inside a state.
Privileges and immunities
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Which era of Federalism is most known for the New Deal, and lasted from roughly 1930-1960?
Cooperative Federalism
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What do these countries in Green all have in common?
They have a Federal System of government...aka Federalism
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What are expressed powers?
Powers the Federal Government has.
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Which level of government can create a military, or sign a treaty with another country?
Federal (Expressed Power)
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This clause allows legal decisions made and legal documents to be binding in all states.
Full faith and credit clause
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Which era of Federalism is known for having clearly defined areas of power for states and the federal government. It lasted from 1789-1930, and included landmark events such as McCulloch vs Maryland and The Civil War.
Dual Federalism
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What do the following events have in common?
1819 - McCulloch v. Maryland: The Supreme Court ruled that Congress had implied power under the necessary and proper clause of the Constitution.
1906 - Pure Food and Drug Act: a law signed by President Theodore Roosevelt that, for the first time, regulated food and drugs for safe consumption.
1933 - the New Deal: a series of federal programs designed to address the economic problems during the Great Depression.
1964 - Civil Rights Act: a law which declared segregation in businesses and discriminatory practices in employment illegal across the nation
They show the growth of the Federal Government over time.
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What are reserved powers?
Powers state governments have.
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Which level of government funds roads and bridges?
Concurrent (Shared) Power
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What is the purpose of the Reserved Clause of the 10th Amendment?
To set aside powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution as being for the states.
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Which era of Federalism is most well known for being the era in which President Ronald Reagan attempted to return power to the states, and lasted from 1980-2001?
New Federalism
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How do programs of the New Deal and Great Society show a shift in the way people viewed the Federal Government?
The Federal Government gained influence and power as people began to see the government has having the responsibility to take care of people.
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What are Concurrent Powers?
Powers shared between the Federal and State Government.
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passing a tax increase to fund public schools is an example of what kind of power?
Reserved Power
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Which clause and article of the Constitution states that the US Constitution and its laws are above state laws and state Cosntitutions?
Article VI: Supremacy Clause
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Which era of Federalism, lasting from 1960-1980, is known for LBJ's Great Society, and the Federal Government dangled grant money states in order for states to implement Federal Policies?
Creative Federalism
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President Lincoln's " House Divided" speech can be associated with what concept?
Myth of Nullification
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In McCulloch vs Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress has implied powers because of this cause of the Constitution.
The Necessary and Proper (Elastic Clause).
500
If you are working for the governor, you are working at what level of government?
State
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How does the Amendment Process show Federalism?
By the national government proposing amendments, and the state governments needing to ratify them, both levels of government have a say in amending the constitution.
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Fiscal Federalism began in 2001 and is ongoing today. What landmark event marked the rapid expansion of federal government power in order to meet national security needs?
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
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When states are forced to pay for a new federal policy, and face financial penalties if they don't, this is like the consequence of what Federal government action?
Unfunded Mandate