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GOV FDRLSM TEST 2016

Mr. Stickler's Liberty Christian "U.S. Constitution & Federalism" Flashcards

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What does Article IV, Section 2 say? That all fugitives who flee a state where they commit a crime shall be returned to the state from which they fled by any state who catches the fugitives.
What is an "agreement between the states"? Interstate compacts.
What was the form of government in the U.S. before federalism? A confederacy.
What does "extradite" mean? To return to a state criminals & fugitives who fled the state.
What is meant by "full faith and credit"? Each state must recognize the laws & legal proceedings of the other states.
How has Congress solved the extradition loophole? By making fleeing from one state to another in order to avoid prosecution for a felony a federal crime.
What is "civil law"? Laws relating to disputes between individuals, groups, or with the state.
What do "public acts" refer to? Civil laws passed by state legislatures.
What is the definition of "records"? Documents such as deeds, leases, wills, etc.
What do "judicial proceedings" refer to? Various court actions such as judgements to pay a debt.
Who introduced a new definition of "federalism"? Alexander Hamilton.
What is the difference between "delegated" and "expressed" powers? Delegated = Powers granted by the Constitution. Collectively, implied & inherent powers are known as "expressed" powers.
What is the basis for "implied powers"? Article I, Section 8. Could also say "the necessary & proper clause" or the "elastic clause".
What are "reserved powers"? Powers granted to the states specifically.
What are "concurrent powers"? Powers that both the state & national governments have.
What is one (1) restriction where federal grants are concerned? The money must be spent for a specific purpose. If its not, the money must be repaid.
What does the term "extradite" mean? Return a fugitive criminal to the state they escaped from.
Who is responsible for "extraditing" fugitive criminals back to the state they escaped from? The governor.
The idea that "each state must recognize the laws & legal proceedings of other states is known as ___________________________. "Full faith and credit".
What types of cases would be handled by "civil law" (or, in civil courts)? Disputes between individuals or small groups.
If a state sues another state, where does the case have to be tried according to the Constitution? Supreme Court
What does the term "inherent powers" mean? Powers that the national government may exercise simply because it is the national government.
What is the purpose of the Enabling Act? This allows territories that are interested in joining the U.S. to begin preparing a constitution.
What is the difference between political liberals and political conservatives? Liberals generally support "judicial activism" where politics & social issues & the Supreme Court are concerned, while conservatives support "judicial restraint". (Ch. 3)
What are two (2) ways that Constitutional Amendments can be proposed and approved ("ratified")? 1. by a national convention called for by 2/3's of the states; 2. approval by 2/3's of the members of Congress. (Ch. 3)
What does the term "popular sovereignty" mean? This term means "rule by the people". (Pg. 65)
What is the purpose of the "preamble" to the United States Constitution? This term refers to the introduction to the Constitution. This part of the Constitution states why the Constitution was written. (Pg. 63)
What is the difference between "expressed powers" and "enumerated powers" in the United States Constitution? There is no difference between these terms. They both refer to the the powers listed in the United States Constitution. (Pg. 69)
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