Constitutional Interpretation

What is a delegated power?

• Power assigned to the national government

• Power assigned to state governments

• Power shared by federal and state governments

What is a concurrent power?

• Power assigned to the national government

• Power assigned to state governments

• Power shared by federal and state governments

What is a reserved power?

• Power assigned to the national government

• Power assigned to state governments

• Power shared by federal and state governments

The _____ clause, also known as the "necessary and proper clause," let congress stretch its delegated powers to deal with new or unexpected issues.

Draw a face that expresses how Jefferson felt about using the elastic clause.

What did Jefferson believe about the role of government? Select all that apply.

• A strong federal government was necessary for protecting people's rights

• Strong state governments were necessary for protecting people's rights

• A weak federal government was necessary for protecting people's rights

• Weak state governments were necessary for protecting people's rights