9/7 7th Period

CHAPTER 4: FEDERALISM

Definition: the division of power among

central & regional governments.

Multiple Choice

What is the BEST definition of federalism?

• It is the shared power and duties of the federal and state governments

• An Amendment that gives all the power to the States

• An Amendment that gives all the power to the Federal Government

• An Amendment that gives all the power to the President

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can the federal government do?

• Declare war

• Issue drivers' licenses

• Set the average salary for teachers

Multiple Choice

State powers over health, safety and morality are called?

• Police Powers

• Legislative Powers

Multiple Choice

Mondy given to the states by the federal government are...

• Bonds

• Loans

• Money Orders

• Grants

POWERS OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

1. Expressed powers—those explicit powers

directly given to the national government by
the Constitution. Also called “enumerated
powers”

2. Implied powers—powers not directly stated
in the Constitution but are reasonably
suggested by the expressed powers.
“Necessary & Proper” or “Elastic Clause”

**McCulloch v Maryland (1819)**

3. Inherent powers—powers not expressed in
the Constitution, but are common for all
national governments to possess. (immigration, territory, diplomacy)

4. 10TH Amendment says the States have
reserved powers, those powers not granted to the national government.

Match

Match the following

• Expressed powers

• Implied powers

• Inherent powers

• Reserved powers

directly given to the national gov in Constitution

reasonably suggested by expressed powers "Elastic Clause"

powers common for all national gov to posess

10th Amendment

• directly given to the national gov in Constitution

• reasonably suggested by expressed powers "Elastic Clause"

• powers common for all national gov to posess

• 10th Amendment