Powers
A system of government in which a constitution divides power between a central and several regional governments
What is federalism?
Grants used for broadly defined purposes
What is a block grant?
Who believed people had "natural rights"? (life, liberty, and property)
Who is John Locke?
Powers not expressly stated in the Constitution but are reasonably suggested by it.
What are implied powers?
"The Constitution and the Laws of the United States...shall be the supreme Law of the Land.."
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Thomas Hobbes believed in the theory of _____ which is people are willing to give up certain rights in exchange for certain protections?
What is a social contract?
Powers not in the Constitution but are considered necessary for the President to perform executive duties.
What are inherent powers?
Congress can use implied powers because of this clause?
What is the Elastic Clause?
Powers denied to the national gov't, state gov'ts, or both
What are Prohibited Powers?
Tells states they must honor documents from other states (e.g. driver's license, marriage license)
What is the full faith & credit clause?
Equal Representation in the Senate, and Representation based on population in the House was possible because of
What is the Great Compromise?
Powers specifically granted by the Constitution to the National Government (includes expressed, implied, inherent).
What are delegated powers?
A principle of federalism in which the governmental powers are separated between national, central, state, and local levels
What is the division of powers?
Supreme Court Case that ruled Congress has the expressed power to control the nation's $ supply and collect taxes therefore it's implied they can create a bank
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
Means that no state can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who live in other states.
What is the Privileges and Immunities Clause?
85 essays that supported the Constitution
What are the Federalist Papers?
Powers not delegated to the National Government are RESERVED for the states
What are Reserved Powers?
The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned to that state.
What is extradition?
What was the name of the plan that called for a government made up of three branches, a bicameral legislature and representation in each house based on state's population?
What is the Virginia Plan?