Chapter 5 Section 1 Question Answers

1. By having U.S. parent or by born on U.S. soil.

2. So that people of all races, born in the U.S. are citizens.

3. The person must be 18 years old and have lived in a state for 5 years there would be a hearing to test their qualifications and will be asked basic questions about the government.Lastly they must attend another hearing to state the oath of allegiance to show their loyalty to the U.S.

4. By being a traitor of the U.S., leaving to live in a foreign country, being convicted of federal crimes that show extreme disloyalty, and lying during the naturalization process.

Note Cards

Q. where can one state sue another?
A. In the US supreme court.

Q. How has congress acted to close the extradition loophole?
A. by making it a federal crime to flee from one state to another in order to avoid prosecution for a felony.

Q. what are the obligations of the states?
A.
-state and local government conduct and pay for elections
-no amendment can be added to the constitution without 34 of the states approval

Q. what are interstate compacts?
A. writer agreements between tow or more states.

Q. what are concurrent powers?
A. Powers both national and state powers.

Q. what is an example of a concurrent power?
A. power to tax, maintain courts, define crimes and to appropriate private property for the public.

Q. can state actions conflict with national law?
A. no

Q.         What are some powers denied by the constitution? Answer on both a national and state level.

A.         -Denied powers of National Government: Not allowed to tax exports, cannot interefere w/ the ability of states to carry out their responsibilities,

-Denied powers of the State Government: can’t make treaties with other countries, cannot coin money, must have congressional approval to collect duties  on exports or imports and to make agreements with other states

Q.         What is a policy?

A.         -A stated course of action.

Q.         How does federalism affect public policy making?

A.         -It affects how and where new policies are made in the United States.

            -It introduces limits on government policy making.

 

A. What is the process of admitting a new state?

Q. Congress must first pass an enabling act, which, after being signed by the president, allows the people of a territory to write a constitution. Once approved, the state can be admitted into the union and is equal to the other states.

A. What are inherent powers?

Q. They are the powers the national government automatically gets because it is A government.

A. What relations must the government establish?

           Q.  Diplomatic.

A. What kind of government must the states be given?

           Q.  Republican.

A. What must the national government protect states against?

            Q. Invasion and domestic violence.

A. Why can the government not turn Alaska into multiple states?

Q. It must respect territorial integrity and get permission from Alaska before breaking it into states.

A. When can the president send troops to the states?

Q. When national laws are being violated, federal property is being threatened, federal responsibilities are being interfered with, or if/when state governments request it.

 

 

Q. What is the supremacy clause?

A. No state law or state constitution may conflict with any form of national law.

Q. Who do state powers belong to?

A. State powers belong to states governments.

Q. What amendment gives the states powers?

A. The tenth amendment gives states their powers.

Q. What are some things states have done with their powers?

A. Regulated public school systems, established local governments, etc.

Q. What are three expressed powers in the Constitution?

A. Power to make war, levy taxes, and raise a military.

Q. Give one example of why expressed powers are important.

A. Expressed powers are important cause they allow the Federal Government to defend the country without specific states approval-quickly.

Q. How does the Federal Government control trade?

A. It regulates trade between states so no inequalities or feuds cause a lack in another state. Also prevents states from trading with enemies of the US.

Q. Why does the Federal Government coin money instead of individual states?

A. The stability of a currency is much greater with more resources, thus worth more-so by having the entire US on our currency, it allows greater wealth.

Q. What is the clause for implied powers?

A. Necessary and proper

Q. Name two examples of implied powers?

A. Two implied powers: power to draft people into the armed forces, development of space program

Q. How does the regulation of nuclear power plants come under Federal jurisdiction?

A.  The Federal Government could decide that it should regulate the safety aspect of npp thus basically controlling it. It would be of Federal interest because it is a public health and safety matter.

Q. What is the supremacy clause?

A. No state law or state constitution may conflict with any form of national law.

Q. Who do state powers belong to?

A. State powers belong to states governments.

Q. What amendment gives the states powers?

A. The tenth amendment gives states their powers.

Q. What are some things states have done with their powers?

A. Regulated public school systems, established local governments, etc.

Q. What are three expressed powers in the Constitution?

A. Power to make war, levy taxes, and raise a military.

Q. Give one example of why expressed powers are important.

A. Expressed powers are important cause they allow the Federal Government to defend the country without specific states approval-quickly.

Q. How does the Federal Government control trade?

A. It regulates trade between states so no inequalities or feuds cause a lack in another state. Also prevents states from trading with enemies of the US.

Q. Why does the Federal Government coin money instead of individual states?

A. The stability of a currency is much greater with more resources, thus worth more-so by having the entire US on our currency, it allows greater wealth.

Q. What is the clause for implied powers?

A. Necessary and proper

Q. Name two examples of implied powers?

A. Two implied powers: power to draft people into the armed forces, development of space program

Q. How does the regulation of nuclear power plants come under Federal jurisdiction?

A. The Federal Government could decide that it should regulate the safety aspect of npp thus basically controlling it. It would be of Federal interest because it is a public health and safety matter.

Being a US Citizen

                  Being a citizen means that you have either been born in the US or if one of your parents is already a citizen. As a citizen you are expected to participate in paying income taxes, serving on jury duty when asked, and to defend the country if the need ever came. In return for fulfilling these responsibilities you are given, then the government protects you and all the rights given to you by the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution.

28th Amendment

            Some people in the US receive money and food stamps for having a very low or no income. People can also qualify for Medicaid if they have young children. Some of the many people who use welfare are abusing the system, by not attempting to apply for any jobs, lying about how many children they have, or claiming they have disabilities when they do not. Because these individuals are receiving money for not doing anything they are giving the people who could not live with out it a bad name. To stop these people should have to comply with regular visits, to prove they are trying to get jobs, currently have children, or have a disability as well as taking drug tests to make sure the money isn’t wasted,           

I believe that this is an important amendment that will help save the U.S. money that would otherwise go to people who don’t deserve it and help weed out the people who are breaking the law.

Many low-income families would oppose this amendment because they do not want to be hassled with the constant checkups, especially those who do use it the wrong way. To this I say, if you are not breaking the guidelines then you have nothing to worry about and you will receive the governments help and that it is a small price to pay to receive free money, if you need it.