B.L CH 2

what form of government did the u.s constitution establish

a federal form of government that shares power between the national government and the states

what does the tenth amendment state regarding state powerrs

it reserves all powers not delegated to the national government to the states

what are enumerated powers

the power to declare

what are implied powers

powers not explicitly listen in the constitution but necessary to carry out enumerated powers

what is the Privledges and Immunities clause

it ensures that citizens of each state have equal rights in other states

what is the Full Faith and Credit Clause in action

it requires states to honor legal decisions and rights established in other states

what is the Commerce clause

it grants congress the power to regulate interstate commerce

what is the domant commerce clause

it implies that states cannot regulate interstate commerce in ways that favor local businesses over out of state competitors

what does the supremacy clause establish

federal laws, treaties, and the consitution are the supreme law of the land

what is preemption in the context of federal law

when federal law takes precedence over state or local laws in areas where congress actt exclusively

how did the fourteenth ammendment extend the bill of rights to the states

by prohibiting states from depriving individuals of life, liberty, or property without due process

what is the fifth amendments protection against self incrimination

it protects individuals from being forced to testify against themselves in criminal cases

what does substantive due process ensure

that government actions are fair, reasonable, and respect fundamental rights