Federalism

Question 1

“Necessary and proper” clause

Answer 1

Section of the constitution allowing congress to pass all laws necessary and proper to its duties and which has permitted congress to exercise powers not specifically given to them by the constitution

Question 2

Nullification

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Dual federalism

Answer 3

Doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere the states are supreme in theirs and the two should be kept separate

Question 4

Police power

Answer 4

State power to enact laws promoting health, safety and morals

Question 5

Initiative

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Referendum

Answer 6

Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by three legislator

Question 7

Federalism

Answer 7

Government authority shared by national and local governments