Federalism

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Across
  1. 2. Money given by the national government to states
  2. 5. Powers given to the state government alone
  3. 9. Funding given to states when the federal government selects specific projects based on merit. (Competition between states.)
  4. 13. Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
  5. 17. Doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate.
  6. 18. Clause that says states within the United States have to respect the "public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state."
  7. 19. Clause that allows Congress to regulate and promote interstate and international commerce
  8. 20. the increased role of nonprofit and private groups in policy implementation.
  9. 28. Establishes the supremacy of federal laws and treaties. The constitution is the law of the land.
  10. 29. Joint action between the national government and the state that was introduced during the Great Depression
  11. 33. The invalidation of a US state law when it conflicts with Federal law
  12. 35. The constitutional requirement that states return a person charged with a crime in another state to that state for trial or imprisonment
  13. 36. The states and government compete for leadership of the country's domestic policy
  14. 37. Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
  15. 38. The arbiter of what the Constitution means
  16. 39. Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved for the states and then the people
  17. 40. Powers shared by the national and state governments
  18. 41. Article that discusses the responsibilities and duties of the states as well as what responsibilities the federal government has to the States
  19. 42. Powers not expressly stated in the constitution, but are inherent to the very idea of national government
Down
  1. 1. Form of federalism during the Johnson administration where the federal government determined the needs of the states. State and federal governments worked together to create social services.
  2. 3. A movement that has begun in recent years to devolve more responsibilities back to the states and aimed to pass on to the states many federal functions
  3. 4. the flow of power and money from the states to local govts
  4. 6. A regulation required by the Federal government that requires a state or local government to perform certain actions, with no money provided for fulfilling the requirements
  5. 7. Doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state's opinion, violates the Constitution
  6. 8. Grants that consolidate several categorical grants into a single "block" for prescribed broad activities, such as social services, health services, or public education
  7. 10. a decision by an administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it
  8. 11. Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot
  9. 12. federal law or regulation that containts language conflicting with state or local laws, that cannot be implemented due to such laws, or that concents matters in Washingoton possesses exclusive constitutional powers or "occupies the field"
  10. 14. Powers of congress not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but seem to be implied by powers expressly stated
  11. 15. Clause that states that citizens of each state will be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in other states
  12. 16. Congress gave an annual amount of federal tax revenue to the states and their cities, counties and townships./ Federal sharing of a fixed percentage of its revenue with the states (Replaced with Block grants)
  13. 21. State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals
  14. 22. federal law or regulation that contains language explicitly displacing or superseding any contrary state or local laws
  15. 23. Powers given to the national government alone
  16. 24. Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
  17. 25. system A government system that concentrates all policymaking powers in one central geographic place (China, Britain, France)
  18. 26. Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds
  19. 27. 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 it (enumerated) by the Constitution.
  20. 30. Government authority shared by national and local governments
  21. 31. A type of government that spreads the power among many sub-units (such as states), and has a weak central government (U.S. Government under the articles of confederation)
  22. 32. Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants
  23. 34. Powers that are specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution (also called expressed or enumerated powers)