Exam 3: Federalism

Discuss two of the powers specifically granted to the state governments and two of the powers specifically denied the states by the Constitution. Do the powers granted and denied make sense in modern times?

In light of recent Supreme Court decisions on issues as diverse as voting rights, same-sex marriage, immigration, and health care, craft an argument in which you discuss whether power is shifting toward or away from the states and assess this move as good or bad for politics.

What clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its enumerated or expressed powers?

When state governments and the national government are seen as separate entities, how is dual federalism best characterized?

According to Article IV of the Constitution, which of the following best describes the full faith and credit clause?

Which of the following statements about most concurrent powers is true?

What is the constitutional provision that allows federal laws to take precedent over state laws?

What were the key weaknesses of the confederal system under the Articles of Confederation?

Lay out the basic arguments for and against a federal system of government and take a stance on this disagreement.

Which of the following is the power to coin money, create naturalization laws, admit new states, and declare war?

What is the basic premise of federalism?

In a federal political system, how is authority distributed?

As it relates to the states, what does the full faith and credit clause mean?

Compare and contrast dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

Based on your readings about the Supreme Court and federalism pertaining to issues like same-sex marriage and state marijuana laws, what issues are likely to be contentious in the future with regard to federalism? Explain your answer.

In a confederal system of government, the central government has which of the following?

What preemptive power is rooted in the Constitution that allows Congress to impose national priorities on states through national legislation?

When examining the Constitution, why are reserved powers not clearly defined?

What does the doctrine of dual federalism maintain?

The advantages of a federal system of government include which of the following?