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List and briefly explain the primary functions of a constitution as they were outlined in class lecture.
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Gives legitamacy to the government.
Organizes Governmental Structure Grants powers to the government. Limits governmental powers. |
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Explain the role of separation of powers with checks and balances that was central in the establishment of the structure of both the U.S. and various state Constitutions.
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Separation Of Powers= 3 Branches at the SAME LEVEL of Government
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What portion of the U.S. Constitution defines what powers the states will have? List and briefly describe the four types of state powers as stated in class lecture.
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10th Amendment [Reserved Powers]
Tax & Spend Police Power Regulate Intrastate Commerce Eminent Domain |
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What type of powers did the U.S. Constitution assign to the national government? What did the U.S. Constitution state in regards to those occasions when the actions of the national government come into conflict with the actions of the state government? Use this information to explain the objective of federal preemption.
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Power To Tax
Power To Raise ARMY & NAVY Conduct Foreign Relations Create Currency Regulate Interstate Commerce Article 6- Supremecy Clause Federal Preemption: An act of Congress can overrule state policy. |
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Define the term federal mandates. Give an example of a federal mandate.
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A legal requirement placed on states requiring certain policy actions.
Ex. EPA- Automobile polution testing stations. |
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Define the term categorical grant-in-aid. Give an example of a categorical grant-in-aid program. Compare and contrast a categorical grant-in-aid program with a block grant program.
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Categorical Grant Programs- Funds to states for narrow, specific programs.
Block Grant Programs- Funds to states for broad, general policy areas. |
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Define the term direct democracy. What are three examples of direct democracy in modern American government (at the state government level)?
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Direct Democracy- Government/authority (kratos) by the people(demos).
Recall: Removing Official From Office Initiative: Propose A Law Referendum: Voting For Initiative |
