Examples of powers
Printing currency; declaring war; weights and measures; treaties; taxation
Delegated Powers
What is the name of the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights
Delegated Powers
powers/authority set aside for use by the federal government and its three branches
The amendment that clearly defined US citizenship as anyone born on US Soil.
14th Amendment
Where was modern federalism pioneered?
America, by the founders, to balance unity and self-government
Implied (Inherent) Powers
Creating national banks; administering federal lands; space travel
How many amendments are there currently in the constitution?
27
Concurrent Powers
Powers shared by the federal government and the states
The right to bear arms.
2nd amendment
What percentage of the worlds population lives in federal countries today?
Approximately fifty percent
Reserve Powers
Compulsory education; utilities; regulating tobacco and alcohol
What is the two step process to add an amendment to the constitution?
Proposal and Ratification
Powers left to the states by the federal government
Reserved Powers
What doest the 6th amendment provide?
The right to a speedy trial by Jury, Witnesses, and counsel
How many proposed amendments have not been ratified?
6
Concurrent Powers
Regulating banks; establish the criminal justice system; operation schools
How much of the Senate and House must approve a proposal for it to move on to ratification?
2/3
Powers that are lgoically derived from the delegated powers
Implied Powers
The Amendment giving women the right to vote
19th amendment
Which of the following is NOT a power of the federal government?
Amending the US Constitution (congress starts, but STATES finish)
Bill of attainder; ex post facto laws; suspending writ of habeas corpus
Prohibited Powers
What are the three factors that an amendment must meet?
It must be legal, promote the goals as defined in the preamble, and would benefit a majority of citizens.
Prohibited Powers
Powers that neither the federal government nor the states can use
Which amendment limits presidential terms, provide parameters for sccuession (in case of presidential death) and the assembly of congress?
20th Amendment
Transportation. Medicare. k-12 education. disaster relief. (MEDICARE. national health program for American citizens over 65)