Federalism Flashcards

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Categorical Grants

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Federal grants for specific purposes

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Conditions of Aid

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Terms set by the national government that states must meet to receive funds

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Dual Federalism

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National and state governments are supreme in their own spheres, but the spheres are separate

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4
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Federalism

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Local and national governments share power

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5
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Grants - In - Aid

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Money given to the states from the national government

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6
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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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7
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Mandates

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

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8
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Nullification

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A state that can declare a federal law null due to being unconstitutional

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9
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Police Power

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

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10
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Recall

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Ability for voters to recall elected officials

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11
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Referendum

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Procedure that enables voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature

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12
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Waiver

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A decision to allow an agency to violate a law or rule

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13
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“Necessary and Proper” Clause

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Congress has power to pass all laws that are necessary and property its duties

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