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Unit 2: Constitution: Federalism

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The division of power between a central government and state governments
Federalism
Make rules about trade between states and nations
Federal power
Special name for powers that both the states and federal government share
Concurrent Powers
Powers that are actually stated in the Constitution.
Expressed powers
Special name for any power not given to the federal government the the individual states keep for themselves
Reserved Powers
Clause that allows federal government to make all laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its powers
Elastic Clause
Clause that says federal laws are superior to state laws
Supremacy Clause
Powers that are not actually stated in the Constitution
Implied powers
Provide an army and navy
Federal power
Establish postal offices
Federal power
Make treaties and deal with foreign nations
Federal power
Print money
Federal power
Declare war
Federal power
Make laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its powers
Federal power
Spend money for the general welfare.
Federal power
Make copyright laws to protect authors' writings
Federal power
Regulate trade within states
State power
Run public schools
State power
Establish local governments
State power
Issue driver's and marriage licene
State power
Provide police and emergency services
State power
Conduct elections
State power
Use any power the Constitution doesn't give the federal government or deny to the states
State power
Protect public health and safety
Shared power
Build roads
Shared power
Collect taxes
Shared power
Borrow money
Shared power
Establish courts
Shared power
Make and enforce laws
Shared power
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