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US Government Chapter 3
Study Guide
Directions: For this study guide and all that follow, read the chapter(s) entirely. Answer
the questions (or define the terms) on this sheet. Do so accurately and thoroughly. Add
information to it during class, and use to review for your tests. You are responsible for
accuracy.
Chapter 3
1. federalism –
2. unitary governments3. How does federalism decentralize politics?
4. Briefly identify powers given to the federal government.
5. Briefly identify powers given to the state governments.
6. Supremacy Clause 7. Tenth Amendment8. What are implied powers?
9. What are enumerated powers?
10. Briefly describe the case McColloch v. MarylandWhat were the arguments for McCulloch (and what part of the
Constitution was used in his argument?) –
What were the arguments for Maryland (and what part of the Constitution
was used in its argument?)11. What is commerce power?
12. Briefly describe Gibbons v. Ogden13. Identify other important cases related to commerce –
14. What does the Full Faith and Credit clause state?
Adapted from assignment by Molly Lynde - http://mlynde.wikispaces.com/
15. What is the Defense of Marriage Act?
16. Extradition –
17. Privileges and immunities –
18. dual federalism –
19. Cooperative federalism –
20. Devolution 21. Fiscal Federalism –
22. Categorical grants –
23. Cross-over sanctions24. Cross-cutting requirements –
25. Block grants –
26. Project grants 27. Formula grants28. Mandates –
Adapted from assignment by Molly Lynde - http://mlynde.wikispaces.com/