chapter 3 - Federalism

Question 1

Nullification

Answer 1

Doctrine declaring that a state can null or void a federal law that the state believes violates the constitution.

Question 2

Dual federalism

Answer 2

Doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere and the states are supreme in theirs. The two spheres should be separate.

Question 3

Recall

Answer 3

Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office

Question 4

Grants-in-aid

Answer 4

Money given by national government to the states

Question 5

Categorical grants

Answer 5

Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport.

Question 6

Conditions of aid

Answer 6

Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds

Question 7

Mandates

Answer 7

Terms set by national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants

Question 8

Waiver

Answer 8

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

Question 9

“Necessary and proper” clause

Answer 9

Section of the constitution allowing congress to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to its duties, and which has permitted congress to exercise powers not specifically given to it (enumerated) by the constitution

Question 10

Police power

Answer 10

State power to enact laws promoting health, safety and morals

Question 11

Initiative

Answer 11

Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot

Question 12

Federalism

Answer 12

Government authority shared by national and local governments