Unit 2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
what areas does national government specialize in
economic and military
what areas does state government specialize in
safety, health, morals
benefits of federalism
decentralized government, pretexts diversity and allows democracy
order of power
constitution
laws of national gov
treaties
state laws
delegates powers
powers given to national government by the constitution
enumerated powers
listed in constitution
implied powers
power to pass laws needed to carry out enumerated powers
inherent powers
sovereign nations have powers
elastic clause
implied powers could be stressed
police powers
right of state and local communities to create and enforce laws that promote health safety and morals
referendum
state puts something on the ballet for people to vote on
Initiative
enough signatures to get something on the ballet
recall
remove someone from office vote
dual federalism
independent rate for state and national government
cooperative federalism
state and national levels working together
new deal
civilian conservation core
grant system
federal money granted to the states
categorical grant
narrowly defined grant money
main type of aid for states
formula grants
handed over on a percent basis
block grants
less restrictive, give money and states decide where to send it
trends in grants
federal money has increased
increased conditions of aid
categorical to block
initiative petition
what people vote on for states to carry out
pros for initiative
efficient
quicker
people vote directly
cons for initiatives
few checks and balances
minors have less say
local prejudices