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Federalism Division of Powers

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Powers reasonably thought to be granted, but not spelled out specifically, in the Constitution. implied powers
Powers granted to the national government in the Constitution. delegated powers
Powers that belong to the national government because it is a sovereign state inherent powers
Powers spelled out in the Constitution expressed powers
Powers possessed and exercised by both national and state governments concurrent powers
Powers given to the states that have not been granted to the national government nor denied to the states (Is it reserved, exclusive or concurrent?) reserved powers
Powers that belong only to the national government (Is it reserved, exclusive or concurrent?) exclusive powers
Powers that both the national and state governments may exercise (Is it reserved, exclusive or concurrent?) concurrent powers
The powers of the federal government to direct foreign affairs and coin money (Is it reserved, exclusive or concurrent?) exclusive powers
The powers to collect taxes and set up courts (Is it reserved, exclusive or concurrent?) concurrent powers
The powers to establish public schools and license professionals (Is it reserved, exclusive or concurrent?) reserved powers
The constitutional clause that gives Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper” for executing its powers and is the basis of many implied powers. Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause)
The constitutional clause that establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. National Supremacy Clause (found in Article VI)
What is federalism? A system of government in which powers are divided between a central (national ) government and several local governments
Why did the founding fathers choose federalism as our form of government? It was a compromise at the Constitutional Convention to provide a government strong enough to keep the country united but limited in power so it could not take away individual liberty
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