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National Government in the US
Poli Sci 201 Chapter 2
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
09/21/2008

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What type of relationship do states and local governments have?
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The states and their localities [local governments] have a unitary relationship.
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Federalism is..
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a system of government for in which the national government and state government all equal i.e. share power.
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The confederation is
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a loose collection of states, in which the main power lies at the individual state level.
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What is an example of confederalism?
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America’s Articles of Confederation.
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The 50 American states are unitary governments in relation to their local governments. True of false?
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True
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Foreign and military policies are areas in which
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central approaches are basic to success.
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What would happen if different states were allowed to form different foreign policies?
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If different states were allowed to form different foreign policies, union among the states would be impossible. • Holland vs. Missouri in 1920
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Is Federalism unique to the United States?
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No. Federalism is not unique to the United States.
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Give an example of a country with a unitary government.
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France has a unitary form of government
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Discuss the different aspects of the 3 forms of government.
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The federal system shapes
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governmental approaches to policy problems that touch many individuals in their daily lives.
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Alcohol prohibition.
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• Alcohol sales, transportation, consumption were formally banned by the 18th amendment (1919) [Repealed by the 21st amendment]
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Why does America have 50 states?
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Because of a historical accident, America has 50 states
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States play a truly crucial role in the American federal system. What are these crucial roles?
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•Administration of welfare policy. [Benefits promised in preamble. For everyone]
•Amending the constitution.
•Shaping or influencing electoral contests or races at the national level.
•The place of the states in Electoral College.
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The number of representative and senators that a state has in congress is
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equal to the number of votes a states has in the Electoral College.
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New federalism is a policy perspective. Closely associated with the Nixon administration and Reagan administration. What does it do?
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Giving states an even more crucial role in the federal system [having more discretion over policies being implemented].
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What are concurrent powers?
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Powers held by both the states and the federal government. Shared power. i.e. taxation.
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Delegated powers are
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expressed and implied.
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What are enumerated powers?
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The enumerated powers are a list of specific responsibilities found in Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution, which enumerate the authority granted to the United States Congress. Congress may exercise only those powers that are granted to it by the Constitution, limited by the Bill of Rights
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Where do implied powers come from?
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They come from the elastic clause.
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Based on the definitions of… compare and contrast expressed and implied powers. Do you think that powers should be spelled out or should some powers be gotten from reading in-between the lines?
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The first time the elastic clause was used was in McColluch Vs Maryland in 1819. What was the verdict?
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The state of Maryland did not have the power to tax a federal bank. The Supreme Court supported congress in McColluch v. Maryland.
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The reserved powers of the states come from
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the 10th amendment of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
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Powers reserved for the states include
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police responsibilities. Their duties include health, safety and welfare of citizens.
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What type of roles do states play?
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States play regulatory roles in a variety of matters. Ex. Business and commerce.
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• Cities are municipalities [agents of the state] even if they are home rule [make your own charter to say what mayor does, city council, court system with state permission] municipalities. True or False?
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True
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What is a Commission form of government and how was it created?
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• 1900s hurricane hit Galveston, Texas and wiped out government. They recreated was Commission. Legislative and Executive power together. Power is diffused. Mayor + city council spread between people.
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