Federalism

What is federalism?

• A government where power is divided between central AND regional authorities

• A government where power is held ONLY by a central authority

• A government where power is held ONLY by regional governments

• A government where power is divided among all citizens

What is the separation of powers?

• Separation of powers between executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• Separation of powers between federal and state governments

• Separation of powers between federal and local governments

• Separation of powers between JUST the legislative and judicial branches

What are delegated powers?

• Powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution

• Powers granted to state governments by the Constitution

• Powers shared by the federal and state governments

• Powers held by the people

What are expressed powers?

• Powers listed in the Constitution

• Implied powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Inherent powers of the federal government

• Inherent powers of state governments

What are implied powers?

• Powers listed in the Constitution

• Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Powers inherent to the federal government

• Powers inherent to state governments

What are inherent powers in the US government?

• Powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but necessary and proper

• Powers explicitly listed in the Constitution

• Powers granted to the states

• Powers granted to the President only

What are the reserved powers in the US government?

• Powers for the President

• Powers not delegated to the federal government or prohibited to the states

• Powers for the Supreme Court

• Powers for the Congress

What are exclusive powers in the US government?

• Only the federal government has

• Only the state government has

• Both the federal and state government share

• Neither the federal nor state government has

What are concurrent powers in US government?

• Powers that are shared by state and federal government

• Powers that are exclusive to the federal government

• Powers that are exclusive to the state government

• Powers that are not exercised by any government level

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

• The President is supreme

• The Supreme Court is highest court in the land

• Federal laws, treaties, and constitution override state laws

• Congress has supreme power