Chapter 3

Question 1

Dual Federalism

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Police Power

Answer 2

State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals

Question 3

Initiative

Answer 3

Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot

Question 4

Referendum

Answer 4

Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature

Question 5

Recall

Answer 5

Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office

Question 6

Grants-in-aid

Answer 6

Money given by the national government to the states

Question 7

Categorical Grants

Answer 7

Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport

Question 8

Conditions of Aid

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Mandates

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Waiver

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Nulification

Answer 11

The doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the states opinion, violates the constitution.