Chapter 3-Federalism

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

gov. authority shared by n’to and local gov.s

Question 2

“necessary and proper” clause

Answer 2

sec of Constitution allowing congress to pass all law “necessary and proper” to do its duties-permitted congress to exercise powers not directly given to it

Question 3

nullification

Answer 3

the doctrine a state can declare null from the feds if it thinks it violates the constitution

Question 4

dual federalism

Answer 4

doctrine holding ntl gov supreme in its sphere, states in theirs, and should be separate

Question 5

police power

Answer 5

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

Question 6

initative

Answer 6

process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on ballot

Question 7

referendum

Answer 7

prodecure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature

Question 8

recall

Answer 8

procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office

Question 9

grants-in-aid

Answer 9

money given by the national gov to states

Question 10

categorical grants

Answer 10

federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport

Question 11

conditions of aid

Answer 11

terms set by the ntl gov that states must meet if they want certain funds

Question 12

mandates

Answer 12

terms set by nt. gov that states must meet whether or not they accept fed grants

Question 13

waiver

Answer 13

decision by admin agency granting some other part permission to violate a law/rule that would otherwise apply