Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism - AP Government and Politics
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Which case established the principle of national supremacy?
Which case established the principle of national supremacy?
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McCulloch v. Maryland. This 1819 case affirmed federal law supremacy over states.
McCulloch v. Maryland. This 1819 case affirmed federal law supremacy over states.
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What is meant by 'implied powers'?
What is meant by 'implied powers'?
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Powers not explicitly stated but necessary to implement enumerated powers. These derive from the Necessary and Proper Clause interpretation.
Powers not explicitly stated but necessary to implement enumerated powers. These derive from the Necessary and Proper Clause interpretation.
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What is the significance of the 17th Amendment?
What is the significance of the 17th Amendment?
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It established the direct election of U.S. Senators. Ratified in 1913, it made senators directly accountable to voters.
It established the direct election of U.S. Senators. Ratified in 1913, it made senators directly accountable to voters.
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What is the purpose of the Extradition Clause?
What is the purpose of the Extradition Clause?
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To ensure states return fugitives to the state where they committed a crime. Article IV requires interstate cooperation in criminal justice.
To ensure states return fugitives to the state where they committed a crime. Article IV requires interstate cooperation in criminal justice.
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Identify the clause that allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
Identify the clause that allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
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The Commerce Clause. Article I, Section 8 grants this broad economic power.
The Commerce Clause. Article I, Section 8 grants this broad economic power.
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Identify the term for powers shared by both federal and state governments.
Identify the term for powers shared by both federal and state governments.
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Concurrent powers. Examples include taxation, law enforcement, and building roads.
Concurrent powers. Examples include taxation, law enforcement, and building roads.
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Which concept describes the federal and state governments' shared powers?
Which concept describes the federal and state governments' shared powers?
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Concurrent powers. Examples include taxation, law enforcement, and building roads.
Concurrent powers. Examples include taxation, law enforcement, and building roads.
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What is meant by 'enumerated powers'?
What is meant by 'enumerated powers'?
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Powers explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution. These are specifically listed in Article I, Section 8.
Powers explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution. These are specifically listed in Article I, Section 8.
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What is the main principle of the 10th Amendment?
What is the main principle of the 10th Amendment?
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Powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved to the states or the people. It reinforces the concept of limited federal government.
Powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved to the states or the people. It reinforces the concept of limited federal government.
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What is cooperative federalism?
What is cooperative federalism?
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A system where state and national governments collaborate on policy issues. Also called marble cake federalism due to intermingled responsibilities.
A system where state and national governments collaborate on policy issues. Also called marble cake federalism due to intermingled responsibilities.
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Which case limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause in 1995?
Which case limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause in 1995?
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United States v. Lopez. Court ruled gun-free school zones exceeded commerce power.
United States v. Lopez. Court ruled gun-free school zones exceeded commerce power.
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Identify the case that established the concept of implied powers.
Identify the case that established the concept of implied powers.
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McCulloch v. Maryland. This 1819 ruling affirmed federal supremacy and implied powers.
McCulloch v. Maryland. This 1819 ruling affirmed federal supremacy and implied powers.
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Which case held that Congress could regulate interstate commerce?
Which case held that Congress could regulate interstate commerce?
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Gibbons v. Ogden. This 1824 decision defined commerce broadly to include navigation.
Gibbons v. Ogden. This 1824 decision defined commerce broadly to include navigation.
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What is new federalism?
What is new federalism?
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A political philosophy aimed at returning powers to the states. Promoted by Reagan, it sought to reduce federal mandates.
A political philosophy aimed at returning powers to the states. Promoted by Reagan, it sought to reduce federal mandates.
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Identify the constitutional basis for Congress's power to tax.
Identify the constitutional basis for Congress's power to tax.
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The Taxing and Spending Clause. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress broad fiscal authority.
The Taxing and Spending Clause. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress broad fiscal authority.
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Which case expanded federal power under the Commerce Clause in 1824?
Which case expanded federal power under the Commerce Clause in 1824?
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Gibbons v. Ogden. This ruling strengthened federal authority over interstate trade.
Gibbons v. Ogden. This ruling strengthened federal authority over interstate trade.
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What is the Commerce Clause?
What is the Commerce Clause?
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It gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states. Found in Article I, Section 8, it's a key federal power.
It gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states. Found in Article I, Section 8, it's a key federal power.
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Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
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Marbury v. Madison. This 1803 case gave courts power to declare laws unconstitutional.
Marbury v. Madison. This 1803 case gave courts power to declare laws unconstitutional.
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What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
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It grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for executing its duties. Also called the Elastic Clause, it expands congressional authority.
It grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for executing its duties. Also called the Elastic Clause, it expands congressional authority.
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Identify the amendment that reserves powers to the states.
Identify the amendment that reserves powers to the states.
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The 10th Amendment. It protects state sovereignty by limiting federal government scope.
The 10th Amendment. It protects state sovereignty by limiting federal government scope.
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What does the Elastic Clause allow Congress to do?
What does the Elastic Clause allow Congress to do?
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Pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. This flexible clause has greatly expanded federal authority over time.
Pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. This flexible clause has greatly expanded federal authority over time.
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Identify the amendment that reserves powers to the states.
Identify the amendment that reserves powers to the states.
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The 10th Amendment. It protects state sovereignty by limiting federal government scope.
The 10th Amendment. It protects state sovereignty by limiting federal government scope.
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Which case limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause in 1995?
Which case limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause in 1995?
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United States v. Lopez. Court ruled gun-free school zones exceeded commerce power.
United States v. Lopez. Court ruled gun-free school zones exceeded commerce power.
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What is dual federalism?
What is dual federalism?
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A system where state and national governments remain supreme within their own spheres. Also called layer cake federalism, it minimizes overlap.
A system where state and national governments remain supreme within their own spheres. Also called layer cake federalism, it minimizes overlap.
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Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
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Marbury v. Madison. This 1803 case gave courts power to declare laws unconstitutional.
Marbury v. Madison. This 1803 case gave courts power to declare laws unconstitutional.
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What is meant by 'enumerated powers'?
What is meant by 'enumerated powers'?
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Powers explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution. These are specifically listed in Article I, Section 8.
Powers explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution. These are specifically listed in Article I, Section 8.
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Identify the clause that allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
Identify the clause that allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
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The Commerce Clause. Article I, Section 8 grants this broad economic power.
The Commerce Clause. Article I, Section 8 grants this broad economic power.
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Which case expanded federal power under the Commerce Clause in 1824?
Which case expanded federal power under the Commerce Clause in 1824?
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Gibbons v. Ogden. This ruling strengthened federal authority over interstate trade.
Gibbons v. Ogden. This ruling strengthened federal authority over interstate trade.
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Which case held that Congress could regulate interstate commerce?
Which case held that Congress could regulate interstate commerce?
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Gibbons v. Ogden. This 1824 decision defined commerce broadly to include navigation.
Gibbons v. Ogden. This 1824 decision defined commerce broadly to include navigation.
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What does the Elastic Clause allow Congress to do?
What does the Elastic Clause allow Congress to do?
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Pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. This flexible clause has greatly expanded federal authority over time.
Pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. This flexible clause has greatly expanded federal authority over time.
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