Federalism

Question 1

Conditions of Aid

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Dual Federalism

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Federalism

Answer 3

Local and national governments share power

Question 4

Grants-in-Aid

Answer 4

Money given to the states from the national government

Question 5

Initiative

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Mandates

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Nullification

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Police Power

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Recall

Answer 9

Ability for voters to recall elected officials

Question 10

Referendum

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Waiver

Answer 11

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

Question 12

“Necessary and Proper” Clause

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Categorical Grants

Answer 13

Federal grants for specific purposes