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American government

Chapter 4 vocab

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Federalism A system of government in which a written constitution of government on a basis between a central, or national government
Division of powers Assigning certain powers to the national government and the states
Delegated powers Has powers granted to it in the constitution
Expressed powers Found directly within the constitution
Implied powers Not expressly stated in the constitution, but are reasonably suggested, or implied by, the expressed powers
Inherent powers The government of a sovereign state within the world community
Reserved powers Those powers that the constitution does not grant to the national government
Exclusive powers Powers that can be exercised by the national government alone
Concurrent powers Those powers that both the national government and the states possess and exercise
Grants-in-aid programs Grants of federal money to states and other local units
Revenue sharing An annual share of federal tax revenues to the states and their local governments
Categorical grants Specific purposes to regulate the use of funds
Block grants Portions of money allocated to states with fewer strings attached
Project grants Provided to states that apply for them
Interstate compacts Agreements among themselves and with foreign states
Full faith and credit clause States recognize the laws, documents, and court proceedings of the other states
Extradition The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned to that state
Privileges and immunities clause That no states can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents
Informal amendment The process by which over time changes made in the constitution
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