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Federalism Power shared between national and state governments
Unitary system Central government holds all key powers
Confederal system States hold power; central government is weak
Federal system National and state governments share authority
Enumerated or expressed powers Powers clearly listed in the Constitution
Exclusive powers Powers only the federal government can use
Implied powers Powers not stated but needed to carry out others
Due process clause Protects against unfair government actions
Equal protection clause Requires laws to treat people equally
Commerce clause Lets Congress regulate trade between states
Necessary and proper clause Allows Congress to make needed laws
Supremacy clause Federal laws override state laws
Tenth Amendment Powers not given to federal go to states
Reserved powers Powers kept by the states
Concurrent powers powers shared by federal and state governments
Full faith and credit clause States must honor other states’ laws and records
Extradition Returning a fugitive to the state of the crime
Privileges and immunities clause States can’t discriminate against outsiders
Thirteenth Amendment Abolished slavery
Fourteenth Amendment Granted citizenship and equal protection
Fifteenth Amendment Protected voting rights regardless of race
Selective incorporation Applies parts of Bill of Rights to states
Grants-in-aid Federal money given
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