Powers
What are delegated powers
the transfer of power between authorities for a specific purpose or function
What is the Commerce Clause?
Gives Congress power to regulate trade between states, countries, and with native American tribes
Immigration
Congress has complete power over who is allowed in the country although some states may want a bit of influence causing conflict.
What is the tenth amendment
A part of the declaration that reserves powers for the states
What are enumerated powers?
An explicit power granted to the government by the constitution.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Federal law is stronger than state law when they conflict.
Abortion
states have to decide whether killing the unborn is legal or not causing conflict between state and federal
What is the definition of federalism
a system of government where power is divided and shared between a national and state government
What are implied powers?
Necessary governmental powers that are not specifically granted in the constitution
What is the Privileges and Immunities clause?
States cannot treat citizens from other states unfairly.
Role of supreme court
Resolves conflict by interpreting the constitution
What is extradition
A rule that requires states to return fugitives to the state in which they were originally charged.
What are concurrent powers?
Powers shared by the federal and state governments
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Congress can make laws needed to carry out its powers.
What are reserved powers?
Powers reserved for the states and people.
What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
States must respect each other’s laws, court decisions, and records.