Chapter 3

Question 1

“Necessary and proper” clause

Answer 1

The Necessary and Proper Clause is as follows: The Congress shall have Power To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

Question 2

Nullification

Answer 2

The doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that in the states opinion violates the constitution

Question 3

Dual federalism

Answer 3

Doctrine holding that the national govt is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs and the two spheres should be kept separate

Question 4

Police power

Answer 4

State power to enact laws promoting health safety and morals

Question 5

Initiative

Answer 5

Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot

Question 6

Referendum

Answer 6

Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by legislature

Question 7

Recall

Answer 7

Procedure whereby voters can remove a elected official from office

Question 8

Grants in aid

Answer 8

Money given by the national government to the states

Question 9

Categorical grants

Answer 9

Federal grants for specific purposes such as building an airport

Question 10

Federalism

Answer 10

The federal principle or system of government

Question 11

Conditions of aid

Answer 11

Terms set by the national govt that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds

Question 12

Mandates

Answer 12

Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they except federal grants

Question 13

Waiver

Answer 13

A decision by and administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it.