Fedralism

What are reserved powers?

Powers belonging strictly to the states.

What is the supremacy clause?

Makes the acts and treaties of the U.S. superior to those of individual states.

What are concurrent powers?

Powers that both national and state governments exercise independently.

What are the implied powers of the national government?

Controlling immigration and establishing diplomatic relations.

What powers are denied to the national government?

Taxing exports and interfering with the ability of states to carry out responsibilities.

What are the expressed powers of the national government?

Regulating interstate commerce.

What are the inherent powers of the national government?

Controlling immigration and establishing diplore: relations.

What is the enabling act?

The first step in the admission of a new state into the Union.

What are the guarantees made to the states by the national government?

Republican form of government, protection from invasion, respect for territorial integrity.

What are two functions of the states that help the nation?

1. Holding elections.

2. Approving amendments (¾ of states).

What is one function of Congress that limits states?

Changing election laws.

What are the expressed powers of the national government?

Coin money, regulate interstate and foreign trade.

What is an expressed power of states?

issued professional license

What powers are denied to states by the Constitution?

States cannot coin money or tax imports.

What obligations does the national government have to the states?

1. Respect states' territorial integrity.

2. Protect states from invasion and domestic violence.

3. Ensure a republican form of government.

What obligations do states have to the national government?

1. Conduct elections.

2. Participate in amending the Constitution.

What obligations do states have to each other?

Respect each other's laws and legal proceedings

• The federal government is responsible for national defense.

Maintain army and navy

Declare war

• Only the federal government can declare war on other nations.

Regulate trade between states and with foreign countries

The federal government manages interstate and international commerce

Establish local governments

• States have the authority to create and manage local governments.

Establish schools

• Education systems are primarily managed by state governments.

Regulate state commerce

• States control trade within their own borders.

Establish courts

Both federal and state governments can create and maintain courts

Impose taxes

• Both levels of government have the power to levy taxes.

Borrow money

• Both federal and state governments can borrow funds for various purposes.

Establish postal system

• The federal government manages the national postal service.

Set standards for weights and measures

• The federal government ensures uniformity in measurements across the country.

Issue patents and copyrights

• The federal government protects intellectual property rights.

Regulate marriage

• States have the authority to establish and enforce marriage laws.

Establish and regulate corporations

• States oversee the creation and regulation of businesses within their borders.

Traffic regulations

• States manage traffic laws and regulations on their roads.

Provide for the general welfare

• Both levels of government work to ensure the well-being of their citizens.

Make and enforce laws

• Both federal and state governments have the authority to create and enforce laws.

Charter banks

• Both levels of government can establish and regulate banks.