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Articles of Confederation
The aticles gave all the powers to the states, which in return weakened the central government. Due to the lack ofability to tax or create laws, it is no surprise that the states were definitely more powerful at this point in history. -
Constitutional Convention
The Convention was the first official meeting to discuss the Constitution. This actually gave power tot he states because it brought the all together to discuss one common issue. -
10th Amendment
The tenth amendment is about the expresed powers of the states. This boosts federal power because the topic of the tenth amendment is the principles of federalism. -
McCulloch v Maryland
The supreme court used the necessary and proper clause to determine that the federal government could pass laws not expressed in the constitution. This boosted federal power because it gave the federal government extra powers. -
Gibbons v Ogden
In this court case, the supreme court gained the ability to be involved in interstate commerce. Due to the new level of involvement of the supreme court in interstate commerce, this boosted federal power. -
Dred Scott v Sandford
This decision was a huge one, stating that whether slaves were free or not they could not be ctizens, therefore they could mot sue the Government. This is boosting federal powers. It was also the second time congress ever ruled something unconstitutional. -
Civil War
The civil war was fought for a few causes, however the nost memorable is definitely slavery. this gave power to the states because at one time in history they were allowed to choose whether they wanted to be a free state or a slave state. -
14th Amendment
Granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized into the united states, the 14th amedmet grants protection to the peole. Due to the focus of the people, this boosts the power of the states. -
Sherman Anti Trust Act
Passed by congress, the Sherman Anti Trust Act prohibits certain bussiness activities. This boosts federal power because the federal government can deem the activities anti-competitive. -
Plessy v Furgeson
in 1896, in the midst of segreagation, plessyv furgeson was brought into the court room. This was the argument of the state laws boosting federal powers because of their authority over the states. -
16th Amendment
The 16th amendment gives power to the federal government to pass taxes without consent of the states. This drastically boosts the power of the federal government. -
Gitlow v New York
This court cas ruled that the fourteenth amendment was overstepping the boundaries of the first amendment. This boosted federal powers. selective incorporation also said states cannot enact laws that counteract the constitution. -
Civil Rights Act of 19642
This outlawed discrimination due to age, sex, race, religion, etc. It gave power to the federal government becuase they were the ones with the authority to make this a requirement throughout the united states. -
Election of Reagan
The election of Reagan was on November 4th 1980. He was running against Carter. This boosted National Government powers because that s what he was focused on. -
State and Local Fiscal Assistance
this was signed in 1980. it states that fiscal assistance would be give to state and local powers, boosting state powers. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
This act prohibits the mistreatment of employess with disabilities. It also ensures reasonable accomodations in the workplace. This boosts the states powers becasue he act will portain to how they run their places of work and bussiness. -
104th Congress
Held during the third and fourth years of Clintons presidency the 104th congress was a discussion of the proposed budget between congres and the clinton administration. This boosted federal power because it was a meeting of the legislative branch of the federal government. -
U.S. v Lopez
This court case set limits on congress' power under the commerce clause. Due to the fact that congress' powers were put on a limit, this boosted states powers. -
Printz v U.S.
this court case argued the unconstitutionality of the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act. Due to the power of the supreme court in this case, it is boosting federal power. -
9/11
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 boosted federal powers. They did this because after the attacks the government got more protective. For example, TSA. -
No Child Left Behind
The no child left behind act was enacted by congress in 2002. This boosted Federal power because congress enacted the law, it also helped children across the whole united states. -
The New Deal
he New Deal was a series of domestic programs passed by congress to promote welfare among the people. This promoted federal powers due to the fact that congress had the final say owhat got passed and what got left untouched.