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American Federalism
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1
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How does a confederal system differ from a federal system in power distribution?
Answer
Confederal delegates most power to states; federal divides between national and state governments
2
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What role do enumerated powers play in defining federal authority?
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Explicitly listed in Constitution, granting Congress specific authorities like taxation
3
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How do implied powers derive from enumerated powers under the Constitution?
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Through necessary and proper clause, allowing means to execute listed powers
4
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What function does the necessary and proper clause serve in federalism?
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Expands federal powers by permitting implied actions for constitutional duties
5
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Why is the supremacy clause central to resolving federal-state conflicts?
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Establishes federal law as supreme over conflicting state laws
6
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What are concurrent powers in the context of American federalism?
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Powers shared by both federal and state governments, like taxation and borrowing
7
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How does the full faith and credit clause promote national unity?
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Requires states to respect public acts and records of other states
8
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What purpose does the privileges and immunities clause serve for citizens?
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Ensures equal treatment of citizens across states in fundamental rights
9
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How does the Tenth Amendment limit federal power in federalism?
Answer
Reserves powers not delegated to federal government to states or people
10
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What characterizes dual federalism in the American system?
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Clear separation of federal and state responsibilities, like layer cake
11
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How does fiscal federalism influence state-federal relations?
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Through federal grants and funding shaping state policy implementation
12
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What are unfunded mandates and their impact on states?
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Federal requirements on states without funding, increasing state burdens
13
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How do block grants differ from categorical grants in federal aid?
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Block grants provide flexibility in use; categorical specify purposes
14
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What is revenue sharing in the context of federalism?
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Federal distribution of tax revenues to states without conditions
15
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How does devolution shift power in modern federalism?
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Transfers authority from federal to state governments for flexibility
16
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What role did the Fourteenth Amendment play in expanding federal power?
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Incorporated Bill of Rights to states, ensuring due process and equal protection
17
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How does the Thirteenth Amendment relate to federalism and civil rights?
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Abolished slavery nationwide, establishing federal authority over state practices
18
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Why is the Fifteenth Amendment significant in federal-state power dynamics?
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Prohibited racial discrimination in voting, enforced federally against states