Federalism:3 Flashcards
“Necessary and proper” clause
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
Nullification
The doctrine that a state can declare Noel and void of federal law, in the states opinion, violates the constitution
Dual federalism
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
Police power
State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals
Initiative
Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot
Referendum
Procedure enabling voters to reject him as your pass by legislature
Recall
Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
Grants-in-aid
Money given by the national government to the states
Categorical grants
Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building airport
Conditions of aid
Term set by the national government that states must me if they are to receive certain federal funds
Mandates
Term set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they except federal grants
Waiver
A decision by and administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it
Federalism
Governement Authority shared by national and local governments.