Federalism: The Division of Power The National Govt. & The 50 States Interstate Relations Chapter 4 Jeopardy Review

Federalism 10 Question Define Federalism

Federalism 10 Answer  Federalism is the system of government in which a written Constitution divides the powers of government btwn. a central govt. and regional governments.

Federalism 20 Question  Which powers are spelled out specifically in the Constitution? Which powers are spelled out specifically in the Constitution?

Federalism 20 Answer  Expressed Powers

Federalism 30 Question  Why do the inherent powers exist and what are some examples? Why do the inherent powers exist and what are some examples?

Federalism 30 Answer  They exist because the national government is the national government of a sovereign state in the world community.  Examples are regulation of immigration, deportation of aliens, acquisition of territory etc.

Federalism 40 Question  Why are some powers denied to the federal government? Why are some powers denied to the federal government?

Federalism 40 Answer  They are denied due to that they are expressly denied, and also that the Constitution is silent about them and does not say anything about those powers.

Federalism 50 Question  Why did the framers of the Constitution want a federal system of government? Why did the framers of the Constitution want a federal system of government?

Federalism 50 Answer  They wanted a federal system of government so that the central government did not become too powerful like had happened under British rule. Under the federal system, power would be curbed, and not abused.

Federalism 60 Question  What are the implied powers? What are the implied powers?

Federalism 60 Answer  The implied powers are those that are not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested by the expressed powers.

Federalism 70 Question  Explain McCullough vs. Maryland, and how it set the precedent for the supremacy clause. Explain McCullough vs. Maryland, and how it set the precedent for the supremacy clause.

Federalism 70 Answer o The 2 nd Bank of the United States in Maryland had taxes placed on all notes it issued by its Baltimore branch by the Maryland legislature, who wanted to destroy the bank. The branch cashier, James McCullough refused to pay the tax, and was thus convicted by the legislature.  The Supreme Court ruled in favor of McCullough, overturning the legislature’s decision, saying that the states cannot override the Constitution

National Govt. 10 Question Name one thing that the federal govt. must guarantee to the statesName one thing that the federal govt. must guarantee to the states

National Govt. 10 Answer  - a republican form of government  - use of federal force if necessary to protect from invasion  - respect of states’ territory

National Govt. 20 Question  What was the key restriction about revenue sharing? What was the key restriction about revenue sharing?

National Govt. 20 Answer  The money could not go to any program which had any form of discrimination.

National Govt. 30 Question  True or false: In categorical grants, states have to make their own monetary contribution. True or false: In categorical grants, states have to make their own monetary contribution.

National Govt. 30 Answer  True, they must make a monetary contribution.

National Govt. 40 Question  Which type of grant is for broadly defined purposes such as health care and social services? Which type of grant is for broadly defined purposes such as health care and social services?

National Govt. 40 Answer  Block grants

National Govt. 50 Question  Which grant has it to where projects are chosen on merit by the federal govt.? Which grant has it to where projects are chosen on merit by the federal govt.?

National Govt. 50 Answer  Project Grants

Interstate 10 Question  What two interstate compacts are all the states a part of, and what do they allow the states to do? What two interstate compacts are all the states a part of, and what do they allow the states to do?

Interstate 10 Answer  Compact for Supervision of Parolees and Probationers  Compact on Juveniles  They allow them to share law enforcement data

Interstate 20 Question  What is the full faith & credit clause? What is the full faith & credit clause?

Interstate 20 Answer  -A Constitutional requirement that each sate accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

Interstate 30 Question  Does the privileges and immunity clause allow for reasonable distinctions between residents and non-residents? If so, what are some examples? Does the privileges and immunity clause allow for reasonable distinctions between residents and non-residents? If so, what are some examples?

Interstate 30 Answer  Yes, they do, examples include ability to obtain licensure for areas such as law and medicine, as well as the ability to vote in elections due to the amount of time one must be a resident.

Interstate 40 Question  How does extradition affect criminals? How does extradition affect criminals?

Interstate 40 Answer  It affects them by making it possible, via the legal process, to be returned to the state in which they are a fugitive of justice. It affects them by preventing them to escape justice by fleeing the state.

Interstate 50 Question  What are some of the things that each state must recognize under the privileges and immunities clause? What are some of the things that each state must recognize under the privileges and immunities clause?

Interstate 50 Answer  They must recognize the right of any American to travel in or become a resident of that state.  They must also allow any citizen, no matter where they live to use its courts, make contracts, buy, own or rent property, and marry within its borders.