Study for Gov

Delegated Powers

Powers granted to the national government, including expressed, implied, and inherent powers.

Expressed Powers

Powers specifically listed in the Constitution, such as coin money, declare war, and tax.

Enumerated Powers

Another name for expressed powers.

Implied Powers

Powers not specifically listed, but necessary to carry out expressed powers, derived from the Necessary & Proper Clause.

Elastic Powers

Another name for implied powers.

Inherent Powers

Powers held by the government simply because it is sovereign, such as immigration control.

Concurrent Powers

Powers shared by national and state governments, including taxing and law enforcement.

10th Amendment

States that powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved to the states or the people.

Supremacy Clause

Establishes that federal law is the supreme law of the land, affirmed in McCulloch v. Maryland.

Republican Form of Government

Required by Article IV, Section 4 for representation.

Keeping Peace in States

Ensures order and protection from threats within states.

Respect for Territorial Integrity

The federal government must recognize state boundaries.

Enabling Act

Allows a U.S. territory to draft a state constitution.

Act of Admission

Law that officially makes a territory a state.

Grants-in-Aid

Federal funds provided for state programs and projects.

Project Grants

Competitive grants allocated for specific purposes, such as research or public health.

State Aid to National Gov

State responsibilities including conducting elections, processing naturalization, and assisting law enforcement.

Interstate Compacts

Agreements made between states for cooperation, such as Parolee Supervision or Juvenile Compact.

Full Faith & Credit Clause

Requires states to recognize the laws and records of other states.

Exceptions to Full Faith & Credit

Criminal cases and certain out-of-state divorces may be exempt.

Williams v. North Carolina

Ruling that states can reject out-of-state divorces if residency isn't established.

Extradition

The process of returning a criminal to the state where the crime occurred.

Privileges & Immunities Clause

States cannot unreasonably discriminate against residents of other states.

Legal Discrimination by States

Examples include higher out-of-state tuition and residency requirements for benefits.

Necessary & Proper Clause

Allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out expressed powers, established in McCulloch v. Maryland.