Unit 2 Flashcards

Front

What are the two houses of the U.S. Congress?

Back

Senate and House of Representatives

Front

What is the term for powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution?

Back

Expressed powers

Front

What are powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to implement expressed powers?

Back

Implied powers

Front

What are powers shared by both the federal and state governments?

Back

Concurrent powers

Front

What are powers reserved for the state governments?

Back

Reserved powers

Front

What clause allows Congress to pass laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties?

Back

Necessary and proper clause

Front

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the legislative branch?

Back

Article 1

Front

What is another name for the Necessary and Proper Clause?

Back

Elastic Clause

Front

What is the term for a legislature consisting of two houses?

Back

Bicameral legislature

Front

What is the system that divides power between national and state governments?

Back

Federalism