POWERS
1. Explain federalism.
Division of powers
among a central
government and
smaller regional
governments
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2. Describe the 3 levels of
government.
federal government – deals with
entire country
 state government - handles
affairs of the state
 local governments – deal with
local issues
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3. What delegates power to the
federal government?
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The constitution
4. What are the three types of
delegated powers?
Expressed
Implied
Inherent
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5. What is the difference between
expressed and implied powers?
Expressed powers are
written in the
constitution
Implied powers are not
written clearly, but
necessary and proper
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6. Find two examples of both
expressed and implied powers.
Expressed – print money or
declare war
 Implied powers – printing of
postage stamps (to establish
a post office); power to draft
people (to raise an army or
navy)
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7. Describe inherent powers.
Not listed, but are
necessary for the federal
government to function
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8. Name two topics that fall under
inherent powers.
immigration and
international affairs
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9. How do the states know their
power?
If it is not written in the
constitution as a federal
power, it is reserved to
the states
Some things are denied
by the constitution
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10. What falls under the category of
reserved powers?
Public safety
Health
Education
Licenses
Many other things
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11. What is the term used for a power both the
state and federal government have?
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Concurrent
12. Why does the federal government not
mention the powers of local government?
Federalism only has two levels:
national and state
 Power to create local
governments is reserved to
the states
 Local government power
comes from the states
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1. can regulate foreign and interstate trade - N
2. collect taxes - C
3. regulate business within a state - R
4. print money - N
5. borrow money - C
6. spend money for the general welfare - C
7. can provide a military group (Army, Air Force,
etc.) - N
8. declare war - N
9. establish local governments - R
10. conduct elections - C
11. make treaties and conduct foreign
policy - N
12. establish courts - C
13. establish Federal courts - N
14. make and enforce laws - C
15. protect the health and welfare of the
people - C
16. issue licenses - R
17. establish post offices - N
18. may use any powers that the Constitution
doesn’t delegate to the national
government or deny to the states
(Reserved Powers Doctrine) - R