POLS 206 TAMU EXAM 1 WITH QUESTIONS
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What are Enumerated Powers?
Specific powers given to Congress
Stated under Article I, section 8
Necessary and proper clause
Implied powers ✔✔
What are Reserved Powers?
Powers not delegated to the national government are reserved to the States or to the people
10th Amendment
Forms the basis for many state laws
As long as the powers are not explicitly given to the national government and the
Supreme Court has not deemed such a law unconstitutional ✔✔
What is the Extradition Clause?
Requires states to return criminals to states where they have been convicted or are to stand trial
✔✔
What is Dual Federalism?
Having separate and equally powerful levels of government is the best arrangement
Layer cake federalism
A shift in the way federalism is interpreted ✔✔
What are Categorical Grants?
Grants for narrowly defined purposes such as federal highway funds
, Often require state matching
Influence state policy objectives ✔✔
What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
First major legislative compromise to settle the slavery issue by drawing a line between slave
and free territory
No slavery above 36°30' latitude except for one state ✔✔
What are Concurrent Powers?
Powers shared by the federal and state governments ✔✔
What are examples of Concurrent Powers?
Power to tax
Right to borrow money
Establish courts
Charter banks
Spend for the general welfare ✔✔
What is the Supremacy Clause?
States that all laws made under the Constitution and treaties are the supreme law of the land ✔✔
What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
Requires each state to recognize official documents and civil judgments from other states
Ex: driver's license ✔✔
What is Cooperative Federalism?
Intertwined relationship between national, state, and local government that began with the New
Deal
Also known as marble cake federalism
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NEWLY UPDATED 2025.
What are Enumerated Powers?
Specific powers given to Congress
Stated under Article I, section 8
Necessary and proper clause
Implied powers ✔✔
What are Reserved Powers?
Powers not delegated to the national government are reserved to the States or to the people
10th Amendment
Forms the basis for many state laws
As long as the powers are not explicitly given to the national government and the
Supreme Court has not deemed such a law unconstitutional ✔✔
What is the Extradition Clause?
Requires states to return criminals to states where they have been convicted or are to stand trial
✔✔
What is Dual Federalism?
Having separate and equally powerful levels of government is the best arrangement
Layer cake federalism
A shift in the way federalism is interpreted ✔✔
What are Categorical Grants?
Grants for narrowly defined purposes such as federal highway funds
, Often require state matching
Influence state policy objectives ✔✔
What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
First major legislative compromise to settle the slavery issue by drawing a line between slave
and free territory
No slavery above 36°30' latitude except for one state ✔✔
What are Concurrent Powers?
Powers shared by the federal and state governments ✔✔
What are examples of Concurrent Powers?
Power to tax
Right to borrow money
Establish courts
Charter banks
Spend for the general welfare ✔✔
What is the Supremacy Clause?
States that all laws made under the Constitution and treaties are the supreme law of the land ✔✔
What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
Requires each state to recognize official documents and civil judgments from other states
Ex: driver's license ✔✔
What is Cooperative Federalism?
Intertwined relationship between national, state, and local government that began with the New
Deal
Also known as marble cake federalism
