What does federalism do?
Congress has the express power to raise an army, but the Constitution does not mention how Congress will fill the army. What additional powers did the Framers of the Constitution provide to Congress that would allow it to enact a national draft to fill the army in response to war?
Match the term to its proper definition
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Inherent power | arrow_right_alt | these powers are delegated to the federal government specifically in the Constitution and are also called enumerated powers |
Expressed power | arrow_right_alt | these powers are reasonably suggested by the enumerated powers that are granted to Congress |
Implied power | arrow_right_alt | these are powers that Congress needs to do the job. The powers are a logical part of the powers delegated to Congress and the president. |
Which of the following are the three ways that the Constitution denies the federal government power?
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, not prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." The reserved powers are not listed specifically, but are guaranteed by the 10thamendment. Which of the following is NOT a reserved power?
States and the federeal government often cooperate to ensure the proper functioning of all levels of government. This means that there are some powers that they share. What do we call these types of powers?
If Al sues Bill in Florida and the court awards Al $50,000 in damages, Bill can not escape payment by moving to another state. Which constitutional clause ensures that the judicial proceedings of a state are legally recognized and upheld in all other states?
The best known examples of federal cooperation are the federal grants-in-aid. These are grants of federal money given to the States.
Match the grant with its proper definition.
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Project grant | arrow_right_alt | Grants made for a closely defined purpose, such as school lunches. These grants usually have strings attached, makes its own monetary contribution, provides an agency to administer the funds, and obeys guidelines tailored to the purpose of receiving funds. |
Categorical grant | arrow_right_alt | Grants made for broadly defined purposes such as social services. They have fewer strings attached and State and local government have greater freedom in deciding how to spend the money. |
Block grant | arrow_right_alt | Grant made to states, localities, and private agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services makes these grants through its National Institutes of Health to support scientists engaged in research on Covid. Many state and local governments apply for these grants to fund their job training and employment programs. |
Which of the following are powers of the Executive branch?
What are the two major politial parties in the United States?
Which of the following is the most effective ways to reach potential voters?
How old must you be on election day to vote in federal elections such as presidential elections?
In South Carolina, if you meet any of the requirements for absentee voting, you may request that your county board of elections mail you a ballot.
Some states offer vote by mail. The state automatically mails ballots to their citizens who may either mail them back or drop them off at a secure location.
After the popular vote has been counted on election day, the winner of the election is announced and made official by an act of Congress.