Federalism:3 Flashcards

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“Necessary and proper” clause

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Section of the Constitution allowing Congress to pass all necessary and proper laws to its duties and which has been permitted Congress to exercise powers not specifically given by the Constitution

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Nullification

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The doctrine that a state can declare Noel and void of federal law, in the states opinion, violates the constitution

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Dual federalism

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Doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in it’s sphere, The states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate

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Police power

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

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Initiative

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

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Referendum

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Procedure enabling voters to reject him as your pass by legislature

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Recall

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Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office

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Grants-in-aid

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Money given by the national government to the states

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Categorical grants

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Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building airport

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Conditions of aid

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

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Mandates

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Term set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they except federal grants

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Waiver

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

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Federalism

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Governement Authority shared by national and local governments.

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