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What are the main ideas of the Constitution regarding federalism?
Divides power between national and state governments, enumerates federal powers, reserves powers to states.
What is Federalism?
Division of power between national and state governments.
What is the Commerce Clause?
Congress can regulate trade between states and with other countries.
What is Dual Federalism?
National and state governments have clear, separate powers.
What are Enumerated Powers?
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
What is the Fourteenth Amendment?
Guarantees equal protection and due process, limiting state power.
What are Implied Powers?
Powers not listed but necessary for the federal government to do its job.
What is Cooperative Federalism?
National and state governments work together on policy.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Congress can make laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers.
What is the Tenth Amendment?
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.
What is the purpose of federal environmental regulations?
To protect the environment, often justified under the Commerce Clause.