Federalism - A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments, Delegated Powers - Powers granted to the Federal government BY the constitution, Reserved Powers - Powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution, Concurrent Powers - Powers that are shared by both the federal government and the states, Expressed Powers - Powers spelled out or “expressed” specifically in words in the Constitution, Implied Powers - Powers that are not spelled out but reasonably suggested, Necessary and Proper or Elastic Clause  - Allows for the use of implied powers, The Tenth Amendment - Created reserved powers, Examples of power delegated to the NATIONAL government - The power to create a currency, establish a post office, declare war, regulate interstate trade, raise an army or navy, Examples of power delegated to the STATE government - The power to regulate INTRAstate trade, issue licenses, take measures for public health and safety, Examples of concurrent powers - The power to collect taxes, build and maintain roads, borrow money, establish courts, make and enforce laws,

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