AP Government and Politics

Federalism: The Power Scavenger Hunt

Directions:

  1. Use the Constitution to complete the assignment
  2. Follow the steps and answer the questions provided on a separate sheet of paper! Make sure you clearly label the questions, it is legible, and staple it to this paper.
  3. Learn, have fun, and share your knowledge…but remember, knowledge is power and with great power comes great responsibility.

Questions and steps to follow (answer on a separate sheet of paper or in the box when necessary).

THE FIRST 13 QUESTIONS ARE FOR THE NATIONAL POWER SIDE

  1. Define the word federalism as taken from the book AND in your own words.
  2. There are three types of national powers (Expressed, Implied, and Inherent). What are the differences between these powers?
  3. In Article I, Expressed Powers are listed, write down 10 of them on the chart and KNOW them. Any that you don’t understand you will need to define—yes that means look them up.
  4. In Article I, the framers also listed powers that were denied to the national government, list 4 of them on the chart.
  5. Not all the powers of the national government are listed (expressed), what is the significance of the Necessary and Proper Clause?
  6. Find this clause in the Constitution and copy it down on the chart. Where in the Constitution is it located is it located?
  7. Answer letter B under Implied Powers on the chart.
  8. Answer letter C on the chart, you might need to use chapters 2/3 to figure this out (or notes from the class lectures)—in other words, why can’t Congress make just any new law that they want?
  9. For letter D, the first blank is the name of another clause, the second blank should be the exact location of this clause in the Constitution.
  10. For letter E, you might need to use chapters 2/3.
  11. For #3, Inherent Powers, you will need to look at the definition of this power in the book, and then figure examples on your own.
  12. For #4, Exclusive Powers, fill in the chart with examples of only those powers given to the National Government.
  13. Complete #5 on the chart.

Turn the page over: THE REST OF THE QUESTIONS DEAL WITH THE STATE POWER SIDE

  1. State and local governments also play a role in the power structure, with the state’s powers being called Reserved Powers…why are they called this?
  2. Read the 10th amendment (the source of state power); write down the amendment (in your own words) in the appropriate spot on the chart. Circle the most important word in this statement.
  3. From your own knowledge, what are some examples of reserved powers?
  4. Complete the Denied Powers section on the chart.
  5. Complete the local powers section; this probably will have to come completely from your brain.
  6. Complete the Concurrent Powers section anyway you can.
  7. Finally, define “fiscal” federalism. How is it an example of an “Informal Amendment”? In other words, how does it drastically change the federalism power structure the founding fathers originally created? You will most likely need to use your book for this question.

2015-16AP Government-Federalism: The Power Scavenger Hunt

State Power: Called Reserved Powers

Reserved Powers (10th)Denied Powers (1.10) Concurrent Powers

2015-16AP Government: Federalism: The Power Scavenger Hunt

National Powers (called delegated) There are 3 types:

1. Expressed Powers (Article 1:8)2. Implied Powers (1.8.18) 3. Inherent Powers