Federalism Crossword

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  1. 3. IV Article that discusses the responsibilities and duties of the states as well as what responsibilities the federal government has to the States
  2. 5. and Proper Clause 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.
  3. 6. sharing (discontinued in 1986) 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)
  4. 8. system A government system that concentrates all policy-making powers in one central geographic place (China, Britain, France)
  5. 10. grants Funding given to states when the federal government selects specific projects based on merit. (Competition between states.)
  6. 12. grants Grants that consolidate several categorical grants into a single "block" for prescribed broad activities, such as social services, health services, or public education
  7. 13. Clause Clause that allows Congress to regulate and promote interstate and international commerce
  8. 15. Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot
  9. 18. The constitutional requirement that states return a person charged with a crime in another state to that state for trial or imprisonment
  10. 19. 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
  11. 25. federalism Joint action between the national government and the state that was introduced during the Great Depression
  12. 26. devolution the increased role of nonprofit and private groups in policy implementation.
  13. 27. federalism The states and government compete for leadership of the country's domestic policy
  14. 29. Powers Powers that are specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution (also called expressed or enumerated powers)
  15. 31. Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants
  16. 32. devolution the flow of power and money from the states to local govts
  17. 33. Power Powers shared by the national and state governments
  18. 34. Powers Powers of congress not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but seem to be implied by powers expressly stated
  19. 35. Amendment Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved for the states and then the people
  20. 36. power State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals
  21. 37. of aid Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds
  22. 39. Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
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  1. 1. federalism 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.
  2. 2. and Immunities Clause Clause that states that citizens of each state will be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in other states
  3. 4. Powers Powers given to the state government alone
  4. 7. preemption federal law or regulation that contains language conflicting with state or local laws, that cannot be implemented due to such laws, or that consents matters in Washington possesses exclusive constitutional powers or "occupies the field"
  5. 9. Doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state's opinion, violates the Constitution
  6. 11. Money given by the national government to states
  7. 13. federalism 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.
  8. 14. a decision by an administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it
  9. 16. Faith and Credit Clause Clause that says states within the United States have to respect the "public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state."
  10. 17. mandates 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
  11. 18. Powers Powers given to the national government alone
  12. 20. Powers Powers not expressly stated in the constitution, but are inherent to the very idea of national government
  13. 21. 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)
  14. 22. grants Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
  15. 23. preemption federal law or regulation that contains language explicitly displacing or superseding any contrary state or local laws
  16. 24. VI Establishes the supremacy of federal laws and treaties. The constitution is the law of the land.
  17. 28. The invalidation of a US state law when it conflicts with Federal law
  18. 30. Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
  19. 38. Court The arbiter of what the Constitution means
  20. 40. Government authority shared by national and local governments