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form of government in which a constitution distributes authority and powers between a central government and a smaller regional government giving both the national and state government substantial responsibilities and power

Federalism

all power is in the central government

Unitary System

government with limited central government power

Confederation

strict federalism with each part having its own responsibility

Dual Federalism

federalism with a flexible relationship in which the two parts work together

Cooperative Federalism

federalism when state and local governments compete against each other for residents, business, investment, and national funding

Competitive Federalism

federalism with a strong national government in which the states can only act when the government allows them to do so

Permissive Federalism

federalism in which there is a strong national government with tight control of states through mandates

Coercive Federalism

federalism with reduced national power that occurs through returning responsibilities to states- also known as devolution revolution

New Federalism

Advantages of Federalism (5 total)

-prevents growth of tyranny


-unity without uniformity


-encourages experimentation


-provides training and opportunities for future leaders


-keeps government closer to people

Disadvantages of Federalism

-dividing power makes it more difficult for gov to respond quickly


-lack of uniformity can lead to conflict

What Type of Federalism?


-traffic laws and own school system

dual federalism

What Type of Federalism?


-drug enforcement, hurricane relief,

cooperative federalism

What Type of Federalism?


-income tax, business tax

competitive federalism

powers given explicitly to the national government and listed in the constitution

Delegated Powers (Expressed

powers that congress and the president need to get the job done-logical

Inherent Powers

powers that are reserved to the states

Reserved Powers

powers in the constitution given to both the national and state governments

Concurrent Powers

Powers Given to the National Government (4 total)

-regulate trade and interstate commerce


-declare war


-create post offices


-coin money



Powers Given to State Governments (3 total)

- create local governments


-police citizens


-oversee education

national law is the absolute power even when states have enacted a competing law

Supremacy Clause

gives congress the power to regulate all businesses that cross state lines/ affect more than one state

Commerce Clause

What Are States Limited From Doing? (7 total)

- making treaties with foreign governments


-authorizing private citizens/ organizations to interfere with shipping of other nations


-coining money


-taxing imports/exports


-taxing foreign ships


-keeping troops/ships during a time of peace


-engaging in war

gives congress the right to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution and foregoing powers and all other powers vested in the government of the US

Necessary and Proper Clause

powers inferred from the express powers that allow congress to carry out its functions

Implied Powers

each state is required to recognize the civil judgments rendered by the courts of the other states and to accept their public records as valid

Full Faith and Credit Clause

the government may not impose unreasonable residency requirements

Privileges and Immunities to Citizens

legal process where an alleged criminal offender is surrendered by the officials of one state to officials of the state in which the crime was commited

Extradiction

agreement among two or more states that must be approved by congress

Interstate Compact

Gibbons v Ogden Background?

Ogden received a license that allowed him to be the only one to operate a steamboat going from NY to NJ. Gibbons didn't think it was fair as it was a monopoly.

Gibbons v Ogden Constitutional Issue?

did it go against commerce clause?

Gibbons v Ogden Ruling

congress has the ability to regulate trade between states


-is necessary


-federal government wins

McCulloch v Maryland Background?

congress created national banks, the 2nd national bank is ran by McCulloch, Maryland doesn't like the bank and passes a law that says they can tax the national bank

McCulloch v Maryland Constitutional Problem?

Can Maryland tax the institution?

McCulloch v Maryland Ruling?

states can't tax the federal government

people who favor national action over action at the state and local level

Centralist

people who favor state and local action rather than national action

Decentralist

Grant with a specific purpose- very restrictive and regulated

Categorical Grant

Grant based on competition- best is going to recieve funding

Project Grant

Grant made with the use of an equation

Formula Grant

Grant created with a general purpose

Block Grant