The four kinds of federal crimes include crimes against the law of nations, treason, counterfeiting and piracy. All of these federal crimes are listed in the US Constitution.
There are many powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution. Specifically it states that any power not specifically granted to the government will be reserved for the States (interpreted as for the people).
The legislative branch is part of the federal government.
No, actually the reverse. The Constitution states that all powers not specifically granted to the Federal Government are reserved for the state.
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Constitution
There are many powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution. Specifically it states that any power not specifically granted to the government will be reserved for the States (interpreted as for the people).
The legislative branch is part of the federal government.
Strict constructionalists believe that the federal government can only do that which is authorized in the Constitution.
Delegated powers
In the US Constitution, this document specifies what are the responsibilities of the federal government. Duties and responsibilities not specifically delegated to the federal government are therefore the responsibilities of the states.
No, actually the reverse. The Constitution states that all powers not specifically granted to the Federal Government are reserved for the state.
Expressed Powers
the Constitution
Powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution but which are logically related, or required, to exercise enumerated powers are called implied or inherent powers. They are also sometimes referred to as unenumerated powers.
A state can create laws that are stricter than federal law, as long as there is no conflict, or the Constitution specifically reserves the right to the Federal government.
The US constitution is the supreme law of the land. Following that, Federal law is supreme (or controlling).