Prior Knowledge:

The Constitution guarantees equality under the law with ________________ rule and the rights of the ________________ protected. This is a very important point because the minority (smaller groups) must be free to express their opinions and be treated equal under the law. The Constitution also affirms ________________________________________________________________________________________.

TERMS TO KNOW:

Federalism: ____________________________________________________________________
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Enumerated or expressed Powers: _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________Implied Powers: ________________________________________________________________
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Reserved Powers _______________________________________________________________
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Concurrent Powers ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________The Constitution of the United States established a federal form of government in which the _______________________________ government is supreme.

The powers of the national government are either __________________, ___________________, or _________________________ in the Constitution of the U.S.

The powers not given to the national government by the U.S. Constitution are ________________ for the states.

The U. S. Constitution denies powers to both the national and state governments.

The powers of the local governments in Virginia are derived (come) from the state.

Primary responsibilities of each level of government:

______________________conducts foreign policy, regulates commerce

______________________promotes public health, safety and welfare

_____________________ deals with local issues; power comes from the ____________ government

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