Chapter 3 - Federalism

Question 1

“Necessary and proper” clause

Answer 1

Section of the constitution that allows congress to pass necessary laws by using power not directly stated within the constitution

Question 2

Nullification

Answer 2

A state can deem any law null or void if they feel it violates the constitution. has never been held up in court

Question 3

Dual federalism

Answer 3

States are supreme in their spheres and the federal government is supreme in theirs. Both should be kept separate

Question 4

Police power

Answer 4

State power to enact laws that promote health, safety and morals.

Question 5

Initiative

Answer 5

Allows voters to get a bill directly on a ballot if they have enough signatures . Not all states have this or referendum

Question 6

Referendum

Answer 6

Allows voters to reject a measure passed by legislature

Question 7

Recall

Answer 7

Allows voters to remove an elected official from office

Question 8

Grants-in- aid

Answer 8

Money given by the national government to the states

Question 9

Categorical grants

Answer 9

Federal grants for specific purposes

Question 10

Conditions of aid

Answer 10

Terms states must meet in order to receive national funding

Question 11

Mandates

Answer 11

Terms that states must meet to accept the grants or not

Question 12

Waiver

Answer 12

Permission to ignore laws that would otherwise apply

Question 13

Federalism

Answer 13

Government authority shared by national and local governments