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