Chapter 3 Flashcards
Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
Categorical Grants
Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds
Conditions of Aid
Doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate
Dual Federalism
A political system in which there are local (territorial, regional, state, or, municipal) units of government, as well as a national government, and powers are shared between the local units and the national government
Federalism
Money given by the national government to the states
Grants-in-aid
Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot
Initiative
Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants
Mandates
The doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state’s opinion, violates the Constitution
Nullification
State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals
Police Power
Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
Recall
Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
Referendum
A decision by an administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it
Waiver
Section of the Constitution allowing Congress to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to its duties, and which has permitted Congress to exercise powers not specifically given to it (enumerated) by the Constitution
“Necessary and Proper” Clause