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PRAXIS Government
PRAXIS Government Powers/Federalism
Question | Answer |
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what are delegated powers? | powers the Constitution grants or delegates to the national government |
what are expressed powers? | powers directly stated in the Constitution (most found in first 3 articles) |
levy and collect taxes, coin money, make war, regulate commerce are examples of | expressed powers |
what are implied powers? | powers that the national government requires to carry out the powers that are expressly defined in the Constitution. they are not specifically listed |
what are inherent powers? | powers that the national government may exercise simply because it is a government |
what are reserved powers? | powers for the state government |
what are powers of the state governmnet? | regulate intrastate commerce, establish local government systems, administer elections, and protect the publics health, welfare, and morals |
what are concurrent powers? | powers of the national and state governments |
what is the establishment clause? | prevents Congress from creating a state sponsored religion |
what is the free exercise clause? | prevents the government from impeding the religious beliefs of Americans |
what are some duties of citizens? | obeying the law, paying taxes, and being loyal to the American Governments and its bsic principles |
what are some responsibilties of citizens? | to be informed, vote, respect the rights and property of others, and respect different opinions and ways of life, knowing about rights and laws, participating in political life, and voting |
equality means | all people are entitled to equal rights and treatment before the law |
what are some key issues today concerning civil liberties? | affirmative action, discrimination against women, the right to know about ogvernment actions, privacy and the fight against terrorism. |