Federalism & Powers

Front

Powers the government has because it is the government

Back

Inherent Powers

Front

Separate branches of government each with their own specific roles and powers

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Term that describes the implied powers of the Federal government under the Constitution

Back

Necessary & Proper

Front

Powers of the Federal government, not specifically stated, based on "necessary and proper" clause, Elastic Clause

Back

Implied Powers

Front

State powers not prohibited by the Constitution

Back

Reserved Powers

Front

A system where people elect representatives to vote on their behalf

Back

Representative Democracy

Front

Powers specifically given to the national government

Back

Delegated Powers

Front

System created to make each branch of government work together as well as the ability to control each other

Back

Checks & Balances

Front

This branch has the power to interpret the constitutionality of the laws

Back

Judicial branch

Front

This office has the power to execute or carry out the laws

Back

President