What is the supremacy
clause?
No state law or state constitution may conflict with any
form of national law.
Who do state powers
belong to?
State powers belong to states governments.
What amendment gives
the states powers?
The tenth amendment gives states their powers.
What are some things
states have done with their powers?
Regulated public school systems, established local
governments, etc.
What are three
expressed powers in the Constitution?
Power to make war, levy taxes, and raise a military.
Give one example of
why expressed powers are important.
Expressed powers are important cause they allow the Federal
Government to defend the country without specific states approval-quickly.
How does the Federal
Government control trade?
It regulates trade between states so no inequalities or feuds
cause a lack in another state. Also prevents states from trading with enemies
of the US.
Why does the Federal
Government coin money instead of individual states?
The stability of a currency is much greater with more
resources, thus worth more-so by having the entire US on our currency, it
allows greater wealth.
What is the clause
for implied powers?
Necessary and proper
Name two examples of
implied powers?
Two implied powers: power to draft people into the armed
forces, development of space program
How does the
regulation of nuclear power plants come under Federal jurisdiction?
The Federal Government could decide that it should regulate
the safety aspect of npp thus basically controlling it. It would be of Federal
interest because it is a public health and safety matter.
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