Ch. 2 Sec. 2 Questions #2-5

2. Identify the clause of the Constitution that nationalists use to support their interpretation of federalism

-Necessary & Proper clause – explains Congress has the right to adopt any powers necessary to carry out its duties and powers

3.Explain the circumstances of the emergence of the nationalist position the Supreme court now favors

-The 1930s era of the Great Depression is where many nationalistic policies came into action. Poverty and economic downtown gripped much of America. To combat all of the internal problems, FDR started many agencies and programs to promote growth and general welfare. The court at first ruled many unconstitutional, but as the Depression grew worse, they reversed their position.

4.List three constitutional provisions that have been the basis for the tremendous growth of the national government.

            -Necessary & Proper Clause

            -War Power – ability to wage war

            -Commerce Power – regulation of commerce

5. How did the Depression of the 1930s affect the relative power of the states and national governments?

            -The Great depression adversely affected states power because it gave the national government more power via social welfare and economic growth policies. The instillation of these agencies and policies undermined the states power and increased the federal government because they made sweeping, all encompassing changes across the nation to combat the Depression.