AP Gov - Federalism

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What is it called when power is divided between the national and state/local governments?

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Federalism

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How does the 10th Amendment create Federalism in the United States?

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It gives any powers not expressly given to the Federal Government to the states

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What kind of powers are shared by both state and federal governments?

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Concurrent

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Which of these BEST describes the term enumerated powers? Options: Powers reserved for the States in the Constitution, Powers listed in the Constitution and given to the Federal government, Powers denied to the Federal government in the Constitution, Powers shared by Federal and State governments

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Powers listed in the Constitution and given to the Federal government

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"Implied powers" could BEST be defined as powers

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Congress has interpreted it as being given to them

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If a state law is in conflict with a national law, a state judge must

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Uphold the Constitutional law.

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How does the balance of power in government change when the Supremacy Clause is applied?

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The power of the national government is increased. The power of the states is reduced.

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McCulloch v. Maryland established that: States could not overrule the federal government; The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress broad power.

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States could not overrule the federal government; The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress broad power.

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What are inherent powers in the US government?

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Powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but necessary and proper

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The court case that established that the Federal Government has the power to stretch its powers was

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McCulloch v. Maryland