Chapter 4 section 1 1Why did the Framers settle on federalism as the system of government…

Chapter 4 section 1
1Why did the Framers settle on federalism as the system of government for the new nation?
2. Explain each of the following: expressed powers, implied powers, and inherent powers.
3. Do local governments have powers other than those granted to them by their State? Explain your answer.
4. What is the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland in the development of the federal system?
Critical Thinking
5. Making Decisions Suppose you are creating a student government. Would that government be federal in form? Why or why not?
6 Drawing Conclusions The Framers could not foresee all of the specific issues that would arise once the federal system was implemented. Flow did they nevertheless make provisions for addressing these issues?
7 Determining Relevance Name several issues in your community that are best addressed locally rather than by the Federal Government.
Chapter 4 section 2
1 What are three obligations that the Constitution places ont he National Government for the benefit of the States?
2. Explain the difference between an enabling act and an act of admission
3. (a) What is a block grant? (b) How do block grants reflect cooperative federalism?
4. In what ways do the States aid the National Government?
Critical Thinking
5. Recognizing Ideologies If the Framers had been alive, how do you think they might have reacted when, only a few’.years ago, several States had to raise the legal drinking ageto avoid losing a substantial portion of their federal grants for highway construction? Explain your answer.
6. Making Comparisons Suppose your State is to receive increased federal funding for a program to provide day care for some working parents. Is this funding likely to come as a categorical grant, a block grant, or a project grant? Why?
7. Expressing Problems Clearly In what type of situation would your State be most likely to need federal protection against “domestic Violence?” Explain your answer.
Chapter 4 section 3
1 What agreements does the Constitution prohibit the States from making?
2. What is the meaning of the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
3. What is the purpose of extradition?
4. (a) Give at least two examples of actions protected under the Privileges and Immunities Clause, (b) What types of actions are not protected by this clause?
Critical Thinking
5. Predicting Consequences What difficulties might result if each State were not required to give full faith and credit to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other States? Provide at least two examples to support your conclusion.
6. Drawing Inferences Provide at least two examples of how the Privileges and Immunities Clause has affected your life or might do so in the future