Powers held by the states alone
Reserved Powers
National government powers clearly stated in the Constitution
Expressed Powers
Powers the Constitution gives to both the nation and states
Concurrent Powers
The way to change the Constitution
Amendments
The seven numbered sections of the Constitution
The Articles
A government action that denies some fair and equal treatment under the law may be declared this
Unconstitutional
First 10 Amendments
Bill of Rights
Written changes to the Constitution can only be made through this process
Formal Amendment
Helps keep one branch of government from dominating the actions of another
Checks and Balances
The Constitution creates three branches of government, therefore creating a(n)
Separation of Powers
One type of grant that has very few restrictions on how the state may use them
Block Grants
Powers of the national government that are NOT clearly stated in the Constitution
Implied Powers
Powers held by the national government ONLY
Delegated Powers
Separation of governmental powers between the nation and the 50 states
Federalism
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According to this, a state cannot take unfair advantage in its laws of the residents of another state
Privileges and Immunities
Under this, states may receive grants of federal land for such purposes as establishing schools
Grants-in-aid Program
What type of Constitutional change was made to include the President's cabinet?
Unwritten Custom
The Constitution states, "We the People". Therefore the Constitution establishes its authority based on what?
Popular Sovereignty
What does limited government mean?
The government doesn't have all of the power.
Give an example of how the legislative branch can check the judicial branch.
Legislature can remove a judge through impeachment.
Which of the six basic principles of the Constitution can be diluted when the President and a majority of the members of Congress are of the same political party?
Separation of Powers
What are funds given to the state by the national government with special conditions attached?
Categorical Grants
What is the basic principle of federalism?
The division of the power between the national and state governments.
Where do local government derive their power from?
State Constitutions and Laws.
When there is a separation of powers, power is (this is how it works in OUR government)
divided among the three branches: executive, judicial, and legislative.
How was the Constitution endured for more than 200 years?
Built-in Provisions for Change.
The President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of
Checks and Balances
Government officers must also follow the _______, which is another way to describe limited government.
Rule of Law
How is a formal amendment amended or changed?
Another amendment
Freedom of speech
1st Amendment
Prohibition of alcohol
18th Amendment
Women's suffrage
19th Amendment
Do not have to self-incriminate
5th Amendment
Presidential term limits
22nd Amendment
Repeal of a previous amendment
21st Amendment
Right to vote if you are 18 years of age or older
27th Amendment
States cannot sue other states
11th Amendment
How is the constitutional principles of federalism reflected in the formal amendment process?
Federalism is the division of powers between the national government and the state governments. Each method to formally amend the constitution requires both of the two to pass it. The first method is proposed by Congress and ratified by the state legislat
Why did the Framers of the Constitution choose to create a system of government based on federalism?
Many delegates feared a national government was too strong and many delegates feared that States' rights would merely continue the weak form of government under the Articles. The constitution created a federal system of governments that was a compromise i