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What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
Federal government has implied powers; federal law is supreme over state law.
What was the significance of US v. Lopez (1995)?
Limited the scope of the Commerce Clause; Congress's power is not unlimited.
What are the differences between Dual and Cooperative Federalism?
Dual: Separate powers | Cooperative: Shared powers
What are the differences between Enumerated and Implied Powers?
Enumerated: Specifically listed | Implied: Necessary to execute enumerated powers
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.