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What powers did the constitution give congress over the states?

Admission to the Union; Congress aimed to bring these states together and admit new ones to the Union. Early in the nation's history, this clause made Congress responsible for governing massive territorial acquisitions such as the Louisiana Purchase. Today, it authorizes Congress's rule of areas such as Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and even national park lands. Federal Protection of the States.

How does the constitution limit state powers?

Article IV, Sections 1 and 2 outline how states must be governed and their obligations toward one another.

Why was there a need for a strong central government?

Because the federal government was limited by the Articles of Confederation, it could not build an army, raise money to pay off debt, or regulate commerce between the states. Changes needed to be made, but state leaders wondered whether the states or the federal government should be given more power.

Interstate compacts

Contracts between states that carry the force of law; generally now used as a tool to address multistate policy concerns

The supremacy clause

Federal law is supreme over state law

How does the constitution determine the powers of state government?

In other words, the Tenth Amendment states that powers not granted to the national government belong to the states and to the people.

What powers of the federal government are not listed in the Constitution? What powers are denied to the federal government?

Inherent powers are not written in the Constitution. They are delegated to the federal government simply because the United States is a sovereign nation. Congress cannot suspend habeas corpus, the right to trial. The government cannot pass ex post facto laws, laws that apply to events in the past. No taxes are allowed on goods exported from any state. No money can be taken out of the Treasury unless deemed appropriate by the law. No title of nobility will be granted to anyone by the United States.

Admission to Union

It declares that new states can be admitted to the Union, but only with congressional approval. It also declares that existing states cannot join together or split up unless the state legislature and Congress agree.

reserved powers

Powers given to the state government alone

implied powers

Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution but carry out its function

Full faith and credit clause

Section 1 contains the full faith and credit clause. It claims that every state must recognize and respect the laws, records, and court decisions of all other states.

How did the constitution grant or deny powers to the federal government?

The Constitution outlines the powers held by the federal government and the powers held by the states. The powers are delegated, or given, to the federal government by the Constitution. These delegated powers are expressed powers, implied powers, and inherent powers.

Federal protection of the states

The first duty was to ensure that each state maintained a representative government, not a dictatorship or monarchy. The Constitution also requires the federal government to defend the states from internal or external threats.

How do shared powers benefit citizens of the United States? (Know)

The national and state governments share these powers for the benefit of the people. Some of these powers include the following: Providing for public welfare Chartering banks Creating and collecting taxes Borrowing money Making laws and administering justice Building roads and highways Establishing courts Acquiring private property for public use

Why does the constitution balance federal and state power?

Ther are pros and cons to having only one side, so balacing both helps the government stable and balanced

Powers denied to the states

These came to be known as reserved powers, meaning they were reserved for the states.

Federalism

a form of government in which power is divided between the federal and state

Inherent powers

not written in the Constitution. They are delegated to the federal government simply because the United States is a sovereign nation.

Expressed powers

powers directly stated in the constitution

concurrent powers

powers shared by the national and state governments

Denied powers

powers the Constitution denies to the national government prevent power abuse

Privileges and immunities clause

prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.

Cooperative Federalism

system in which both federal government and state governments cooperate in solving problems