Functions of Government Chap 3-4 Flashcards

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Amendment

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A change to the constitution

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Republicanism

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An ideology that the best form of government which citizens elect representatives to do “day to day” work of governing

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3
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pluralism

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A theory that many groups competing for resources compromise to control government or society

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4
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enumerated powers

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a list of items that set forth the authoritative capacity or congress

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elastic clause

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gives congress the right to “make all laws necessary and proper” to carry out powers expressed in other clauses of article 1

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Jurisdiction

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the limits of territory within which authority may be exercised

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judicial review

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the power of supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional

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Incorporation Doctrine

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the process by which the bill of rights was extended to the states and localities

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probable cause

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a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises is linked to crime

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eminent domain

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power of government to take private property for public use

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impeach

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to accuse a public official of misconduct in office

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supremacy clause

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Establishes that the constitution, laws passed by congress, and treaties of U.S “shall be the supreme law of the land.”

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Federalism

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A system of government which two or more governments exercise power over the same people and the same territory

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Direct Representation

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State representation in the federal government

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delegated powers

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Powers the constitution grants or delegates to the national Government

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Expressed powers

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powers directly stated in the constitution

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implied powers

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powers the government requires to carry out it’s expressed constitutional powers

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Reserved Powers

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Powers belong strictly to the states

19
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concurrent powers

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Powers that both national government and states have

20
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enabling act

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an act that allows the people of territory interested in becoming a state to prepare a constitution

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Federal Grants

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A sum of money given to a state or local government for a specific purpose

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Mandates

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A formal order given by a higher authority; and authorization to act given to representative

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Interstate Compacts

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A written agreement between two or more states

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Public Policy

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A plan of action adopted by government decision makers to solve a problem or to reach a goal

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sunset law

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law that requires periodic checks of laws or of government agencies to see if they are still needed

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sunshine law

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law prohibiting public officials from holding meetings not open to public

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commerce

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producing, buying, selling, or transporting goods.

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states rights position

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A position that favors state and local action in dealing with problems

29
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Nationalist position

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A position that favors national action in dealing with problems