American Government Mr. Bordelon Federalism American Government Mr. Bordelon

Key Terms The powers that the Constitution grants to the National government in so many words.

Key Terms The powers that the Constitution grants to the National government in so many words. Expressed powers.

Key Terms Congressional measure admitting a United States territory into the Union as a State.

Key Terms Congressional measure admitting a United States territory into the Union as a State. Act of admission.

Key Terms A type of federal grant-in-aid that is used for a specific, narrowly defined purpose, with strings attached.

Key Terms A type of federal grant-in-aid that is used for a specific, narrowly defined purpose, with strings attached. Categorical grant.

Key Terms A system of government in which a constitution divides the powers of government between a National Government and several regional governments.

Key Terms A system of government in which a constitution divides the powers of government between a National Government and several regional governments. Federalism.

Key Terms Agreements made by the States among themselves and with foreign powers.

Key Terms Agreements made by the States among themselves and with foreign powers. Interstate compact.

Key Terms _____ are those powers held by the States in the federal system.

Key Terms _____ are those powers held by the States in the federal system. Reserved powers.

Key Terms _____ are those powers granted to the National Government in the Constitution.

Key Terms _____ are those powers granted to the National Government in the Constitution. Delegated powers.

Key Terms Some people have questioned whether the ____ gives the National Government too much say in matters of State and local concern.

Key Terms Some people have questioned whether the ____ gives the National Government too much say in matters of State and local concern. Grants-in-aid programs.

Key Terms Congress directs a territory desiring Statehood to frame a proposed State constitution in a(n) _____.

Key Terms Congress directs a territory desiring Statehood to frame a proposed State constitution in a(n) _____. Enabling act.

Key Terms Those powers that can only be exercised by the National Government are called _____.

Key Terms Those powers that can only be exercised by the National Government are called _____. Exclusive powers.

Main Ideas Describe the powers the Constitution gives to the National Government.

Main Ideas Describe the powers the Constitution gives to the National Government. Express Implied Inherent

Main Ideas In what three ways does the Constitution deny powers to the National Government?

Main Ideas In what three ways does the Constitution deny powers to the National Government? Expressly Impliedly/federalism Silence

Main Ideas How does the Constitution provide for the powers of the States in the federal system?

Main Ideas How does the Constitution provide for the powers of the States in the federal system? The Constitution reserves powers to the States—these include and all powers that the Constitution does not give to the National Government or deny the States.

Main Ideas What is the role of the Supreme Court in the federal system?

Main Ideas What is the role of the Supreme Court in the federal system? It is the final authority that interprets the Constitution in cases of conflict between the States and the National Government.

Key Terms What are the National Government’s obligations to the States?

Key Terms What are the National Government’s obligations to the States? Republican form of government Protection from foreign invasion and domestic violence Respect territorial integrity

Key Terms What are the steps to admit a new State?

Key Terms What are the steps to admit a new State? Territory must apply, and Congress passes an enabling act. Enabling act requires territory to pass a State constitution. Once approved, Congress issues act of admission.

Key Terms Name the three types of grants and explain.

Key Terms Name the three types of grants and explain. Categorical Block Project

Key Terms What is an interstate compact?

Key Terms What is an interstate compact? An agreement between states.

Key Terms Under what circumstances can a State deny full faith and credit to a law, a public record, or the outcome of a court case in another State?

Key Terms Under what circumstances can a State deny full faith and credit to a law, a public record, or the outcome of a court case in another State? States can not enforce another State’s criminal laws. Certain cases of divorce (“quickie”).

Key Terms What is the purpose of the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

Key Terms What is the purpose of the Privileges and Immunities Clause? To prevent the unfair favoring of a State’s residents over other residents. Think equal protection!

Key Terms Can governors refuse to extradite fugitives from justice to the State from which they fled?

Key Terms Can governors refuse to extradite fugitives from justice to the State from which they fled? No, if ordered by a federal court, governors must extradite the fugitive.

Key Terms What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?

Key Terms What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause? Supremacy Clause states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.