1.7 Relationship between the States and Federal Government

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

the system of government in the US in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

Question 2

Exclusive powers

Answer 2

it is held by only one level of government and includes enumerated powers that are written in the Constitution and implied powers that are not specifically written in the Constitution but are inferred from the Necessary and Proper clause

Question 3

enumerated powers

Answer 3

powers written in the Constitution

Question 4

implied powers

Answer 4

not specifically written in the Constitution but are inferred from the Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 5

Reserved powers

Answer 5

those powers not delegated or enumerated to the national government but are reserved to the states, as stated in the Tenth Amendment

Question 6

Concurrent powers

Answer 6

are shared between both levels of government such as as the power to collect taxes, the power to make and enforce laws and the power to build roads

Question 7

Grants

Answer 7

money that is given to the states from the federal government for some purpose

Question 8

Aid programs

Answer 8

federal programs, projects, services, or activities that provide assistance to domestic governments, organizations, or individuals

Question 9

Mandates

Answer 9

requirements by the national government of the states

Question 10

Categorical grants

Answer 10

national funding that is restricted to specific categories of expenditures, is preferred by the national government, and is the most commonly used form of funding

Question 11

Block grants

Answer 11

national funding with minimal restrictions to the states on its use and is preferred by the states