Chapter 3 - Federalism

Question 1

Nullification

Answer 1

A doctrine that a state can null and avoid federal law, which in the states position, violates the constitution.

Question 2

Dual Federalism

Answer 2

The doctrine stating national government is supreme in their sphere, states are supreme in theirs, and spheres are to remain divided.

Question 3

Police Power

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Recall

Answer 4

Procedure where the public removes an elected official from office.

Question 5

Grants in aid

Answer 5

Money given from the national government to the states

Question 6

Categorical grants

Answer 6

Grants given by the national government for specific things, such as building an airport

Question 7

Conditions of aid

Answer 7

Requirements from the national government to receive grants

Question 8

Mandates

Answer 8

The terms by which a state must meet, regardless of funds.

Question 9

Waiver

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Federalism

Answer 10

Government authority shared by national and local government