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Chap 4 Federalism
Spalding Academy 11th Grade 2011
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where was the concept of federalism established in the Constitution? | Article 1 OR 10th Amendment |
| What is federalism? | A system of gov't in which a written constitution divides power between a central gov't and several local gov'ts |
| Give 1 example of how federalism is seen in our gov't today. | ND: Don't have to register to vote NJ/OR: Can't pump your own gas OR: Allows physician assisted suicide |
| Name 3 national powers. | Coin money, regulate interstate/foreign trade, Raise/maintain armed forces, declare war, admit new states, conduct foreign relations |
| Name 3 state powers | Regulate trade/business within state, set public schools, regulate alcoholic beverages, conduct elections, set local govts |
| Name 3 concurrent powers. | Levy/collect taxes, borrow money, set courts, define crimes and set punishments, claim private property for public use |
| Name 3 powers denied to the national gov't | Power to levy duties on exports, est public school system, prohibit free speech |
| Name 3 powers denied to the state gov't | Power to enter into treaties, coin money, deny due process |
| What is the supremacy clause? | The Constitution stands above all other forms of US law |
| Where is the Supremacy Clause found? | Article 6 Section 2 |
| What are 3 of the national gov'ts obligations to the states? | Republican form of gov't, protection against invasion and internal disorder, respect for territorial integrity |
| What is cooperative federalism? | National and state governments work together to exercise governmental authority |
| Give an example of cooperative federalism. | Federal grants-in-aid, revenue sharing, state/local police |
| Name 2 ways that states cooperate with one another in interstate compacts. | Share law enforcement info, water, prevent forest fires, encourage cooperative use of public universities |
| Explain the main arguments of Printz v US. | Printz argues that the federal gov't cannot require state officials to perform federal duties. US says they have the right to do what's "necessary and proper" |
| How does this case tie in with federalism? | Argument over the separation of state/national powers |
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