Chapter 1

Question 1

Nullification

Answer 1

The doctrine that a state can deal are null and void a federal law, that in the states opinion, violates the Consitution

Question 2

Dual federalism

Answer 2

Doctrine holding that the federal government is supreme in its sphere, that states are supreme in theirs, and the spheres should be kept separate.

Question 3

Police power

Answer 3

State power to enact Laws promoting health, safety and moral

Question 4

Initiative

Answer 4

Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly the ballot

Question 5

Referendum

Answer 5

Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature

Question 6

Recall

Answer 6

Procedure whereby voted can remove an elected official from office

Question 7

Grants in aid

Answer 7

Money given by the national government to the states

Question 8

Categorical grants

Answer 8

Federal grants given to a specific purpose like building an airport

Question 9

Conditions of aid

Answer 9

Terms set by the national government that the states must meet if they are to reciever certain federal funds

Question 10

Mandates

Answer 10

Terms set by the national government they state must meet whether or not they accept federal grants

Question 11

Waiver

Answer 11

A decision by an administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it

Question 12

Federalism

Answer 12

Giver,net authority shared by national and local governments

Question 13

“Necessary and proper” clause

Answer 13

Section of the Consitution allowing congress to pass all laws “ necessary and proper” to its duties, and which has permitted congress to exercise powers not specially given to it by the Consitution