Chapter 3.3 Vocab Government: Federalism

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Basic principle of federalism: powers divided between National Government and States.

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Division of Powers

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Powers granted to the National Government by the Constitution, either written or implied.

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Delegated Powers

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A system of government where a constitution divides power between national and regional governments.

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Federalism

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Powers delegated to the National Government in the Constitution, suggested by expressed powers, considered 'Necessary and proper'.

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Implied Powers

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Delegated powers of the National Government in the Constitution are called:

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Expressed Powers

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Powers presumed given to the National Government, e.g., Control Immigration.

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Inherent Powers

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Powers exercised by both National Government and States.

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers not granted to the National Government, but to the States.

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Reserved Powers

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Provision of the US Constitution stating that it, federal law, and treaties are the 'Supreme Law of the Land'.

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Supremacy Clause

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Powers exclusive to the National Government, e.g., declare war.

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Exclusive Powers