Chapter 3 Flashcards
Duel federalism
Doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are superior in theirs, and the two spheres are kept separate
Police power
State power to enact laws promoting health safety and morals
Initiative
Process that permits voters to put legislative matters directly on the ballot
Referendum
Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by legislation
Recall
Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
Grants in aid
Money given but the national government to the states
Categorical grants
Federal grants given for specific purposes
Mandates
Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal aid
Conditions of aid
Terms set but the national government that states must meet to receive certain federal funds
Waiver
A decision by an administrative agency granting some art permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it
Federalism
Government authority shared by national and local governments
Necessary and proper clause
Section of the constitution allowing congress to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to its duties and which has permitted congress to dirtiest powers not specifically given to it enumerated by the constitution
Nullification
The doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the states opinion, violates the constitution
