American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 3: Federalism

Essay Quiz

1
Explain the crucial elements of a federal system and how such a system differs from a unitary or confederal system.
2
Explain the difference between enumerated and implied powers in the U.S. Constitution. Where are such powers found within the document?
3
Explain what types of power remained reserved to the states under the U.S. federal system. What are the sources of these powers?
4
How have the general trends of the Supreme Court's interpretation of federal versus state sovereignty changed over time?
5
How has the relationship between the federal government and state governments changed over the course of the twentieth century? What were some of the major causes of these changes?
Harrison: American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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