Chapter 3 Flashcards

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“Necessary and proper” clause

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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

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Nullification

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

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Federalism

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Government authority shared by national and local governments

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Dual federalism

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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

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Police power

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State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals

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Initiative

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

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Referendum

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Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature

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Recall

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Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office

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9
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Grant-in-aid

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Money given by the national government to the states

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Categorical grant

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Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport

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Conditions of aid

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

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Mandates

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

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Waiver

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

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