Federalism

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federalism

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power is divided between the state and federal governments

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national government

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government with power over the entire country.

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state government

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government that has power over 1 state.

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delegated powers

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powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.

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expressed or enumerated

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other names for delegated powers.

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reserved powers

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powers given to the state government alone

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concurrent powers

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powers shared by the national and state governments.

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implied powers

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Congress can have powers needed to do the jobs given it by the Constitution. These extra powers aren't listed in the Constitution.

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supremacy clause

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Constitution is the supreme law of the land (Article VI)

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article VI

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supremacy clause