Unit 2 Pt 2 Flashcards

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Enumerated Powers

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Powers written in the Constitution and given only to the national government.

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers shared between the national and state governments.

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Reserved Powers

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Powers not explicitly prohibited or granted by law to any branch of government, and therefore tend to be devolved to the states.

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James Madison's idea in *Federalist No. 51*

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"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." This highlights the Constitution's use of federalism and checks and balances to divide power between branches of government and between national and state governments, ensuring no single group or level becomes too powerful.

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Prince William County operates under the County Executive form of government.

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The County Executive form of government involves an eight-member Board of County Supervisors (BOS) that sets policy and appoints a County Executive to manage day-to-day operations.

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Role of the Board of Supervisors in a county

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The Board of Supervisors sets county policies and appoints a County Executive to implement them.

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The role of the mayor in a town governed by a Town Council.

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The mayor is the leader of the entire town and works with the Town Council.

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The scope of governance of the mayor in a county.

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The mayor only governs a town within the county, not the whole county.

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A new law requires all public buildings to improve emergency evacuation plans. Collaboration between departments is essential for implementation.

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Key departments likely to collaborate for emergency evacuation plans include Police Station, Fire Department, and School Board Office.

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Members of local government

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The mayor, county courts, county board of supervisors, and town council