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AP Government

Topic: Federalism

Federalism:

● Federalism is the division of power between a central government and regional

governments (states or provinces).

● It allows for shared powers and cooperation between different levels of

government.

Delegated Powers:

● Delegated powers are the powers specifically granted to the federal government

by the Constitution.

● Examples include the power to coin money, declare war, and regulate interstate

commerce.

Reserved Powers:

● Reserved powers are the powers not specifically granted to the federal

government and are reserved for the states.

● Examples include regulating intrastate commerce, conducting elections, and

establishing local governments.

Concurrent Powers:

● Concurrent powers are powers shared by both the federal and state

governments.

● Examples include the power to tax, maintain law and order, and regulate

transportation.

Supremacy Clause:

● The Supremacy Clause in the Constitution establishes that federal laws and the

Constitution itself are the supreme law of the land.

● In case of conflicts between federal and state laws, federal law prevails.

Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause):

● The Elastic Clause grants Congress the power to make laws that are necessary

and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers.

● It provides flexibility in interpreting and expanding federal powers.

Interstate Relations:

● Interstate relations refer to the relationships and interactions between different

states.

● The Constitution requires states to give full faith and credit to the laws and

judicial decisions of other states.

Intergovernmental Relations:

● Intergovernmental relations involve the interactions and collaborations between

different levels of government (federal, state, local).

● It includes grants-in-aid programs, cooperative federalism, and unfunded

mandates.

Dual Federalism:

● Dual federalism is a model of federalism where the federal and state

governments operate independently within their respective spheres of power.

● This model emphasizes the strict separation of powers and limited federal

involvement in state affairs.

Cooperative Federalism:

● Cooperative federalism is a model of federalism where the federal and state

governments work together to address policy issues.

● It involves shared responsibilities and joint funding for programs and initiatives.

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AP Government - Federalism

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AP Government
Topic: Federalism
Federalism:
Federalism is the division of power between a central government and regional
governments (states or provinces).
It allows for shared powers and cooperation between different levels of
government.
Delegated Powers:
Delegated powers are the powers specifically granted to the federal government
by the Constitution.
Examples include the power to coin money, declare war, and regulate interstate
commerce.
Reserved Powers:
Reserved powers are the powers not specifically granted to the federal
government and are reserved for the states.
Examples include regulating intrastate commerce, conducting elections, and
establishing local governments.
Concurrent Powers:
Concurrent powers are powers shared by both the federal and state
governments.
Examples include the power to tax, maintain law and order, and regulate
transportation.
Supremacy Clause:
The Supremacy Clause in the Constitution establishes that federal laws and the
Constitution itself are the supreme law of the land.
In case of conflicts between federal and state laws, federal law prevails.
Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause):
The Elastic Clause grants Congress the power to make laws that are necessary
and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers.
It provides flexibility in interpreting and expanding federal powers.
Interstate Relations:
Interstate relations refer to the relationships and interactions between different
states.
The Constitution requires states to give full faith and credit to the laws and
judicial decisions of other states.
Intergovernmental Relations:
Intergovernmental relations involve the interactions and collaborations between
different levels of government (federal, state, local).
It includes grants-in-aid programs, cooperative federalism, and unfunded
mandates.