Chapter 3- Federalism Flashcards

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“Necessary and proper” clause

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A clause which allows the government to take action it deems necessary and proper to uphold the spirit of the constitution.

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Nullification

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The ability of a state to render a federal law null and void, provided the state declares the law to be unconstitutional.

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3
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Dual federalism

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The separate spheres of state and federal governments, and the supremacy they both hold over their own.

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Police power

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The laws and regulations promoting health, safety, and morals.

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Initiative

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The ability of voters to put legislative measures to vote.

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Referandum

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The ability of voters to reject legislative measures via vote.

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Recall

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The ability of voters to remove an elected official from office.

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Grants in aid

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A grant from the federal government to states.

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Categorical grants

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Federal grants for specific purposes.

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Condition of aid

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Terms set by federal government that states must meet to qualify for certain federal grants.

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Mandates

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Terms set by federal government that states have to meet regardless of accepting federal grants.

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Waiver

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A decision by an agency granting some part permission to violate a law or rule.

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Federalism

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A government system in which both local and federal government have power.

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