Chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
Nullification
The nullification doctrine stated that a state could declare a federal law null and void if it violated the constitution.
Dual Federalism
A doctrine describing this stated that both the federal and state governments were supreme in their own spheres and should be kept separate from each other.
Police Power
The power of the states to regulate laws and behavior in their area for the betterment of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of its people.
Initiative
A process that allows voters/citizens to petitioned legislative measures right on the ballot.
Referendum
A process which enables voters to petition against a legislative measure or law.
Recall
A procedure that allows voters and citizens to remove an elected official from office on the state level.
Grants-in-aid
Money given by the national government to the state governments, typically for the carrot and stick approach.
Categorical grants
Federal grants that are given to the states and meant to be used for specific purposes such as airports, welfare, etc.
Conditions of aid
The conditions or standards (set by the national government) that need to be met in order for the federal government to supply funding.
Mandates
Terms or standards set by the national government that the states must meet regardless of whether or not they accept federal grants.
Waiver
A decision by an administrative agency granting som other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it.
“Necessary and proper” clause
This clause, also known as the elastic clause, allowed congress to stretch its powers outside of what the constitution limits to pass laws “necessary and proper” to its duties.
