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  1. 3. grants Grants that consolidate several categorical grants into a single "block" for prescribed broad activities, such as social services, health services, or public education
  2. 4. Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
  3. 8. 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. 11. PowersPowers of congress not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but seem to be implied by powers expressly stated
  5. 14. of aid Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds
  6. 16. Money given by the national government to states
  7. 18. grantsFederal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
  8. 19. system:A government system that concentrates all policymaking powers in one central geographic place (China, Britain, France)
  9. 22. devolutionthe increased role of nonprofit and private groups in policy implementation.
  10. 23. IV Article that discusses the responsibilities and duties of the states as well as what responsibilities the federal government has to the States
  11. 24. Powers Powers given to the state government alone
  12. 25. federalism Form of federalism during the Johnson administration where the federal government determined the needs of the states. State and federal The states and government compete for leadership of the country's domestic policy
  13. 27. 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)
  14. 28. enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
  15. 30. a decision by an administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it
  16. 31. CourtThe arbiter of what the Constitution means
  17. 32. Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants
  18. 34. power State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals
  19. 36. Powers Powers that are specifically granted to the federa l government by the Constitution (also called expressed or enumerated powers)
  20. 37. 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
  21. 39. Clause Clause that allows Congress to regulate and promote interstate and international commerce
  22. 40. 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)
  23. 42. Doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state's opinion, violates the Constitution
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  1. 1. VI Establishes the supremacy of federal laws and treaties. The constitution is the law of the land.
  2. 2. preemption federal law or regulation that contains language explicitly displacing or superseding any contrary state or local laws
  3. 5. federalismJoint action between the national government and the state that was introduced during the Great Depression
  4. 6. devolution the flow of power and money from the states to local govts
  5. 7. Powers Powers given to the national government alone
  6. 9. PowersPowers not expressly stated in the constitution, but are inherent to the very idea of national government
  7. 10. 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
  8. 12. Amendment Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved for the states and then the people
  9. 13. grantsFunding given to states when the federal government selects specific projects based on merit. (Competition between states.)
  10. 14. PowerPowers shared by the national and state governments
  11. 15. 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.
  12. 17. Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot
  13. 20. worked together to create social services.
  14. 21. federalism
  15. 26. preemption 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"
  16. 29. The constitutional requirement that states return a person charged with a crime in another state to that state for trial or imprisonment
  17. 33. 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.
  18. 35. Government authority shared by national and local governments.
  19. 38. The invalidation of a US state law when it conflicts with Federal law
  20. 41. 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."