Terms
is a system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of the government on a territorial basis between a national, or central, government, and several regional governments, typically referred to as States.
Federalism
means that the Constitution stands above all other laws, including laws of States.
Supremacy Clause
are not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested, or implied.
Implied powers
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
27
The power to declare war is a ________ Power.
Enumerated Power
certain powers are assigned to the National government and other powers are assigned to the States.
Division of powers
ensures that states honor the court judgments of other states.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
are set forth in the Constitution. These are powers that are expressly denied to the National government
Denied Powers
How many ways can an amendment be made to the constitution?
2
The power to give marriage and drivers licenses is a __________ Power.
Reserved
The first ten amendments to the constitution?
Bill or Rights
grants Congress the power to make any laws necessary to carry out the enumerated powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
are those powers that both the National and State governments possess and exercise.
Concurrent Powers
In order for an amendment to be proposed how many votes are needed by both houses in congress?
2/3
The power to collect taxes is a _________power.
Concurrent
means a change to the Constitution.
Amendment
is also referred to as the elastic clause.
Necessary and Proper Clause
are also called expressed powers. _________ are delegated to the national government and are spelled out, or expressed, in the Constitution.
Enumerated Powers
In order for an amendment to be ratified how many votes are needed by both houses in congress?
3/4
The power to establish a national bank is an ____________ power.
Implied
the transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration.
Devolution
Who has the responsibility of applying the Supremacy Clause?
The Supreme Court
are those powers not granted to the National government, but at the same time, not denied to the States.
Reserved Powers
Other than when congress is in session, where else can an amendment be proposed and ratified?
At a national convention called by Congress
The power to regulate immigration is an __________ power?
Inherited