Across
- 8. The doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state's opinion, violates the Constitution
- 9. Section of the Constitution allowing Congress to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to its duties, and that has permitted Congress to exercise powers not specifically given to it by the Constitution
- 11. Idea that the federal and state governments share power in many policy areas
- 13. Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
- 14. Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds
- 15. Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
Down
- 1. Idea that different states can implement different policies, and the successful ones will spread
- 2. Doctrine that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate
- 3. Money given by the national government to the states
- 4. The transfer of power from the national government to the state and local governments
- 5. Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot
- 6. Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
- 7. Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants
- 10. Government authority shared by national and local governments
- 12. A decision by an administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it