exam 2 vocab Flashcards
the distribution of power between levels of government
fiscal federalism
speech that criticizes the government in order to promote rebellion
sedition
a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
federalism
written defamation of character
libel
powers that are shared by the national government and the state governments
states can establish their own court systems, write their own laws, and tax within their state boundaries
concurrent powers
the states have surrendered many of their powers to the federal government, but also retained some sovereignty
dual sovereignty
a system with multiple centers of power or control
polycentricity
a system of government in which power is divided roughly between the national and subnational levels
federal system
a business registered with a state to become a separate legal entity
incorporation
powers that are reserved for the state governments by the tenth amendment
reserve powers
the part of the first amendment which prevents the government from interfering with citizens religious practices
free exercise clause
the part of the first amendment which prevents the government from establishing an official religion or passing laws that favor or disfavor particular religions
establishment clause
a system of government in which power is concentrated at the national level
unitary system
the part of the first amendment which states that Congress cannot make laws that restrict freedom of speech or the press
freedom of expression clause
powers that are granted to the national government by the tenth amendment
enumerated powers
