Ch 10 - Federalism Flashcards
Confederacy
State or local governments possess all power
Unitary system
National government possesses all power
Federal system
Divides political power equally between the national and state governments
Concurrent powers
Powers exercised by both state and national governments
McCulloch vs. Maryland
The Supreme Court established the doctrine of implied powers
Full faith and credit
One state honoring the laws and court decisions of other states
Privileges and immunities
Special rights and protections guaranteed to the citizens of a state
Extradition
Surrender of an accused or convicted felon to the state from which he fled
Dual federalism
Each government is independent and exercises it’s own power without the assistance if the other government
Doctrine of nullification
States belief that they could ignore a law if they believed it unconstitutional
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Broadly interpreted congress’ power to regulate commerce
Cooperative federalism
Congress influencing the states with Grant money
Federal grants
Monies the national government gives to state or local governments for a designated purpose
Coercive federalism
Congress forcing states to implement federal programs
Preemption
A federal law overriding a similar state law
