ap unit 1 pt. 2 review Flashcards
federalist 51 (madison)
defends the system of checks & balances, government must first control the governed, then itself
layer/dual federalism
federal & state governments have clearly defined terms
cooperative federalism
flexible relationship b/w the federal & state governments in which both work together
fiscal federalism
how federal, state, and local governments share funding
new federalism/devolution
effort to slow the growth of federal government by returning many functions to the states
exclusive powers
powers reserved to the federal government
delegated powers
powers of federal gov
reserved powers
powers for the states & people
concurrent powers
powers for federal & state
categorical grants
from the federal gov, can only be used for specific purposes & frequently include nondiscrimination provisions
mandates
unfunded federal requirements that states/local governments meet a specific condition in order to receive federal aid
block grants
federal grants given to states/localities for broad purposes
federal revenue sharing
practice of sharing federal income tax revenue w/ state & local government
9th amendment
rights not enumerated in the constitution belong to the people
10th amendment
all powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people