home rule
a guarantee of noninterference in various areas of local affairs.
federalism
a system of government in which power is divided, by a constitution, between a central government and regional government.
necessary and proper clause
Article 1 Section 8, of the constitution, it provides Congress with the authority to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its expressed powers.
What constitutional clause affirms that national laws and treaties, made under the authority of the Constitution, are the supreme law of the land?
The Supremacy Clause
The source of an implied power under the constitution is the____clause
The necessary and proper clause
The tenth amendment addresses this.
To limit the powers of the central government by establishing reserved powers for states and individuals.
Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power under the federal constitution?
The power to regulate commercial activity.
Which of the following statements about the structure of American Federalism is true?
It has contributed to the longevity of the U.S. government by allowing many divisive policy decisions throughout American history to be made by states.
Why was Gibbons vs. Ogden important?
it established the supremacy of the national government in all matters affecting interstate commerce.
What was the overall importance of the Supreme Court case McCulloch vs. Maryland?
The Court interpreted the delegated powers of Congress broadly, creating the potential for increased national powers.
What was one effect of dual federalism during the early Republic?
The national government was spared the task of making difficult policy decisions, such as the regulation of slavery, because the states did it themselves.
How did the traditional system of dual federalism establish a "commercial republic"?
The function of the federal government was to promote and assist commerce.
When the federal government sets environmental standards that every state must follow, it is an example of this
Regulated federalism.
The first and most famous test for determining when the government could intervene to suppress political speech was called this.
Clear and present danger test.
Miranda vs. Arizona was important because it produced rules that must be used by what authorities?
By the police before questioning a suspect
During the Founding era, who were the strongest supporters of adding a bill of rights to the constitution?
Anti-federalists
What does the eighth amendment prohibit?
Cruel and unusual punishment
Which of the following is not a liberty protected by the Bill of Rights?
Equal protection of the laws
The due process clause of the fifth amendment is best described as
Procedural civil liberty.
What were the Alien and Sedation Acts?
laws passed in the 1790s that made it a crime to say or publish anything that
would defame the government of the United States
Which of the following best reflects the Supreme Courts position on commercial speech such as advertisements?
Advertisements receive limited First Amendment protection.
What did the case of Gideon vs. Wainwright establish?
The right to counsel in felony cases.
A womans constitutional right to an abortion was established in what Supreme Court decision?
Roe vs. Wade
Griswold vs. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade have been extremely important to the development of this.
a constitutional right to privacy.
Why was the supreme Courts decision in the West Virginia State BOE vs. Barnette significant?
children cannot be required to salute the flag if it violates their religious faith.
Which of the following forms of speech are given the highest level of protection by the Supreme Court?
political sedition
Why was the supreme court case New York Times vs. Sullivan significant?
The court ruled that a newspaper had to print false and malicious material deliberately in order to be guilty of libel.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the Supreme Courts decisions regarding the establishment clause?
Clause in the First Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion.
The term eminent domain describes this
The power of state to take private property for public use with payment of compensation to the owner.
The fourth amendment protects us from
Unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the biggest problem with federal block grants?
There is a need for greater accountability in how funds are actually spent by the states.
Which of the following powers do state governments not have?
To coin their own money.
Which clauses of the constitution involve the relationships among various states?
The full faith and credit clause and the privileges and immunities clause.
Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the Constitution?
Local government has no status in the constitution
What has been the main problem posed for U.S states by international trade agreements?
These agreements often limit the regulatory authority of states.
