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What is Federalism |
The division of power between the states and the national government.
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How is this wedding cake like the divisions or levels of our U.S. government? |
There are three levels of government. These are National State local |
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Which level of government is the supreme in the United States? |
The national government
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What does the supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution mean? |
The Constitution and the laws passed by Congress are the supreme or highest laws in our country.
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What do THE WORDS,ENUMERATED POWERS mean?
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Enumerated powers are expressed or stated in the Constitution
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What do the words, RESERVED POWERS, mean? |
Reserved powers are those powers not given to the U.S. or national government by the Constitution and are powers that are reserved for the states. |
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Where do the powers for our local governments in Virginia come from? |
All local governments get their powers from the state.
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Name 4 primary responsibilities of the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. |
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What are 4 primary responsibilities of the states? |
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Are the powers of the national government ever IMPLIED? |
YES The powers of government are enumerated (expressed) or implied in the Constitution. |
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Are there powers denied to the states and national government? |
YES The Constitution denies or prohibits some powers for the state and national government. |
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What branch of government can declare war and oversee international and interstate (TRADE AMONG THE STATES) trade? |
The NATIONAL government is the only level that has these powers which are LISTED or stated in the Constitution. |
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What levels of government can make and enforce laws? |
The national and state governments SHARE these powers. They both can make and enforce laws. |
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What level of government can RATIFY an amendment to the Constitution? |
State governments can ratify amendments. |
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What level of government can TAX citizens? |
The national and state levels can tax citizens. These are SHARED powers.
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What purpose does the Constitution have in our government? |
1.Provides the structure of our government 2.Outlines powers of our government 3.Lists powers of national and state governments 4.States that the national government is supreme |
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A name for the division of power between the state and national government is:
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If there is an argument between states or a constitutional issue being questioned, what branch and level of government has the final say on the issue? |
The Federal level of the judicial branch |
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The powers of the national government are either _____ or _____ in the Constitution. |
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If a new law about high school graduation requirements is being passed, what level of government would be responsible for this making and passing this law? |
The state governments |
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You think that we no longer need a one-cent coin. You want the end of making pennies. What branch of government would be responsible for coining money? |
The Federal government ONLY has this power |
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If you want a new law to make it more difficult for parents to get a divorce, what level of government would be responsible for making this kind of law |
State government States control marriage and divorce laws. |
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Name the three branches of government at the NATIONAL and STATE levels |
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Laws that are made for the entire U.S., works with the budget, and approves of the appointments that the President makes is the _____________ branch. |
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (Congress) NATIONAL LEVEL |
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How does the mayor of a local town or city get his/her job? |
They are elected or appointed by the Board of Supervisors or city council. |
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What court is the highest court in the U.S.? |
The Supreme Court |
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What power does the U.S. Supreme Court have in our country? |
POWER OF JUDICIAL REVIEW The power to try cases involving federal law and questions about the Constitution |
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Who and at what government level can someone be pardoned for crimes? |
Executive – President and Governor may pardon |
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What is the name of the legislative branch in the Virginia government? |
Virginia Assembly |
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What level of government creates the budget for approval from another branch of government. |
EXECUTIVE The President of the U.S. Governor of a state |
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What document protects the rights of citizens when they travel from state-to-state? |
Article IV – "Full Faith and Credit Act" The laws of one state apply when you go to another. Example: marriage |
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What level of government provides public services and implements state laws for their local area? |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
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What is another word for an ORDINANCE? |
LAW |
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If two states are arguing about a law, what level of court would hear this case? |
U.S Federal Court |
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On the local level, what is the name of the governing body who makes the local ordinances for their community? |
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS |
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What level of government can appoint a cabinet for their office? |
Executive President and governor have this power |
Flash cards sol 6 a and 6b Civics
Primaryteachers.org, 2009
