Federalism, Freedom of Speech, Search & Seizure

The level of government responsible for all the United States; also known as the National or Central government.

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• Sovereign

A constitutional arrangement in which power is shared between the federal government and state and local governments.

• Federalism

• Slander

• Judicial Review

• Exclusive Powers

Powers shared by the federal government and state governments

• Concurrent Powers

• Exclusive Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Reserved Powers

Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. These powers may be "necessary and proper" for Congress to carry out its duties.

• Implied Powers

• Exclusive Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Concurrent Powers

Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; including the power to coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war. (Also called Delegated Powers)

• Enumerated Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Executive Powers

Powers given exclusively to the state governments; including the power to run elections, establish schools, and issue licenses for driving and marriage.

• Reserved Powers

• Delegated Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution establishes that federal law takes precedence over state laws, and even state constitutions.

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Necessary & Proper Clause

• Elastic Clause

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make any law required to carry out its powers. (Also known as the Elastic Clause)

• Necessary & Proper Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Extradition Clause

Any unwanted behavior, physical or verbal, that makes a reasonable person feel uncomfortable, humiliated, or mentally distressed.

• Harassment

• Bullying

Ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm.

• Bullying

• Harassment