Cooperative federalism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Federalism - Answer- A system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments Dual / Layer Cake Federalism - Answer- A system in which national and state governments are competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent in the US during the 19th century. Cooperative / Marble Cake Federalism - Answer- A system in which national and state government have shared or overlapping powers. FDR's New Deal legislation established this system in the US. Reg...

AP GOVERNMENT REVIEW SET: Exam review terms. Updated 2023. 10th Amendment - Powers not expressly given to federal government by the Constitution are reserved to states or the people. Also known as "reserved powers amendment" or "states' rights amendment" 13th Amendment - Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70) 14th Amendment - (1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty or pro...

Texas Government Key Terms Political Myth - correct answer Generally held views rooted in the political culture that are used to explain the common and historical cultural experience. Individualistic subculture - correct answer A view that government should interfere as little as possible in the private activities of its citizens while assuring that adequate public facilities and a favorable business climate are available to permit individuals to pursue their self interests. Traditional s...

Limited Government The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens. Natural Rights the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property Social Contract An agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed Popular Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. The "Grand Committee" A group chosen to...

American Government CLEP Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Federalism - answerA system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments Dual / Layer Cake Federalism - answerA system in which national and state governments are competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent in the US from the during the 19th century until 1937. Cooperative / Marble Cake Federalism - answerA system in which national and state government have shared or overlap...

POLS 206 TAMU EXAM 1 Questions and Answers Enumerated Powers -Answer-- Specific powers given to Congress - Stated under Article I, section 8 - necessary and proper clause - implied powers Reserved powers -Answer--10th Amendment - Powers not delegated to the national government are reserved to the States or to the people - Forms the basis for many state laws - As long as the powers are not explicitly given to the national government and the Supreme Court has not deemed such a law uncons...

Direct democracy Citizens meet and vote directly Representative democracy (republic) Citizens choose who kake decisions Social contract theory Principle that people enter a contract with the gov Consent of the governed There are no supreme rulers, the people must approve Natural rights All people are born to have life liberty and property Common good Belief in doing for the nation's good Popular sovereignty Belief that ultimate authority is with ...

Federal government policies - Answer The only level that can make foreign treaties and declare war. Cannot manage local police forces. State government policies - Answer Education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, physical environment, taxation Federalism - Answer power divided between national and subnational governments (state and local) and enforce own laws on citizens. Neither can alter without consent from the other Unitary - Answer -Power lies in ce...

When did Texas become a state? - Answer 1845 When was the TEXAS constitution ratified? - Answer 1876 What is policy conservatism? - Answer A state's tendency to limit the welfare benefits, deregulate business, keep taxes low, and generally place less reliance on government and more reliance on individuals and the marketplace to achieve social goals What is policy liberalism? - Answer A state's tendency to expand welfare benefits, regulate business, adopt progressive state income taxes...

10th Amendment Powers not expressly given to federal government by the Constitution are reserved to states or the people. Also known as "reserved powers amendment" or "states' rights amendment" 13th Amendment Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70) 14th Amendment (1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property without DUE PROCESS OF LAW; (3) no state can depriv...