Chapter 3: Federalism

Question 1

“Necessary and Proper” clause

Answer 1

Section of the Constitution allowing Congress to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to its duties, and which has permitted Congress to exercise powers to specifically given to it (enumerated) by the Constitution.

Question 2

Nullification

Answer 2

Th 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 government 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 the legislature.

Question 7

Recall

Answer 7

Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office.

Question 8

Grants-in-Aids

Answer 8

Money given by the national government it the states.

Question 9

Conditions of Aid

Answer 9

Terms set by the national government the states must meet if they are to recurve

Question 10

Mandates

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Waiver

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Federalism

Answer 12

Government authority shared by national and local governments.