Unit 3 Vocabulary - Federalism

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Expressed Powers

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Powers that are given by the Constitution to the federal government.

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers that are shared by the federal government and the state governments.

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Reserved Powers

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Powers that are neither prohibited nor explicitly given to the federal government and are therefore powers of the state governments.

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Article I (1)

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Explains the Legislative Branch (Congress) and gives Congress its powers and limits; Congress can make laws for the U.S.; creates the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Article II (2)

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Explains the Executive Branch (President); responsible for the administration of government daily.

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Article III (3)

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Explains the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court/Federal Court System); interprets the law; includes the Supreme Court and lower courts made by Congress.

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Republic

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Government led by representatives of the voters chosen for a set period of time.

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Fascism

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A strong centralized government with strict social and economic control, often led by a charismatic dictator and characterized by fervent patriotism.

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Unitary System

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Concentrates all policymaking powers in one central government.

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Confederation

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Power is spread among states and has a weak central government.