Am Gov Unit 4 Flashcards
A view holding that the Constitution is a compact among sovereign states, so that the powers of the national government and the states are clearly differentiated.
Dual federalism
The division of power between a central government and regional governments.
Federalism
The idea that all rights not specifically conferred on the national government by the U.S. constitution are reserved to the states.
States’ rights
Those powers that congress needs to execute it’s enumerated powers.
Implied powers
A view holding that the Constitution is an agreement among people who are citizens of both state and nation, so there is much overlap between state powers and national powers.
Cooperative federalism
The last clause in article 1, section 8 of the constitution which gives congress the means to execute it’s enumerated powers
Elastic clause
The third clause of article 1, section 8 of the constitution which gives congress the power to regulate commerce among the states
Commerce clause
Money provided by one level of government to another to be spent for a given purpose
Grant-in aid
Grants-in-aid targeted for a specific purpose by either formula of project
Categorical grants
Grants-in-aid awarded for general purposes, allowing the recipient great discretion in spending the grant money
Block grants
The power of congress to enact laws by which the national government assumes total or potential responsibility for a state government function.
Preemption
A requirement that a state undertake an activity or provide a service, in keeping with national standards
Mandate
A requirement laid down by act of congress, prohibiting a state or local government from exercising a certain power
Restraint
A view holding that the national government may impose its policy preferences on the states through regulations in the forms of mandates and restraints
Coercive federalism
The process of redrawing political boundaries to reflect changes in population.
Redistricting
