CH4 Qs

Q.         What are some powers denied by the constitution? Answer on both a national and state level.

A.         -Denied powers of National Government: Not allowed to tax exports, cannot interefere w/ the ability of states to carry out their responsibilities,

-Denied powers of the State Government: can’t make treaties with other countries, cannot coin money, must have congressional approval to collect duties  on exports or imports and to make agreements with other states

Q.         What is a policy?

A.         -A stated course of action.

Q.         How does federalism affect public policy making?

A.         -It affects how and where new policies are made in the United States.

            -It introduces limits on government policy making.

What is the process of admitting a new state?

Congress must first pass an enabling act, which, after being signed by the president, allows the people of a territory to write a constitution. Once approved, the state can be admitted into the union and is equal to the other states.

What are inherent powers?

They are the powers the national government automatically gets because it is A government.

What relations must the government establish?

            Diplomatic.

What kind of government must the states be given?

            Republican.

What must the national government protect states against?

            Invasion and domestic violence.

Why can the government not turn Alaska into multiple states?

It must respect territorial integrity and get permission from Alaska before breaking it into states.

When can the president send troops to the states?

When national laws are being violated, federal property is being threatened, federal responsibilities are being interfered with, or if/when state governments request it.

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.