Chapter 4 Federalism Vocabulary
Delegated powers Powers only the national government has
Expressed powers Powers stated directly in the Constitution
Implied powers Powers required to carry out expressed constitutional powers. Ex. Draft for military.
Elastic clause Gives Congress right to make laws that are necessary and proper.
Inherent powers Powers government may exercise because it’s a government. Ex. Immigration.
Reserved powers Powers that belong to the states
Supremacy clause States that all federal laws should be above state laws.
Concurrent powers Powers that both the state and federal government possess. Ex. Power to tax
Enabling Act first step for Union admission of a new state.
Bureaucracy Organization of government workers.
Extradite To send a fugitive back to the place where the crime was committed.