McGee Gov - Ch 4

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Federal system

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

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Expressed vs Implied powers

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Expressed powers are explicitly stated; implied powers are inferred.

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Regulation of interstate commerce

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Federal government.

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Boundary disputes and interstate compacts

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Settled by the Supreme Court.

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Reason for creating federalism

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To balance power between national and state governments.

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Concurrent powers

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Powers shared by federal and state governments.

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Power to grant nobility

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Not allowed under the Constitution.

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Recourse for states in disputes

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Supreme Court intervention.

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Public policy

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Principles guiding government action.

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Affordable Care Act constitutionality

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Upheld by the Supreme Court.