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Federalism

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federalism A system where power is shared between the national and state governments.
unitary system A system where all power is held by the national government.
intergovernmental relations The interactions and cooperation between federal, state, and local governments.
expressed powers Powers clearly written in the Constitution, mainly given to Congress.
implied powers Powers not written in the Constitution but suggested through expressed powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause Allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its listed powers.
reserved powers Powers kept by the states under the 10th Amendment.
concurrent powers Powers shared by both federal and state governments.
police power A state’s power to regulate health, safety, welfare, and morals.
Full Faith and Credit Clause States must recognize laws and court decisions of other states.
Privileges and Immunities Clause States cannot treat citizens of other states unfairly.
home rule The power of local governments to govern themselves.
Commerce Clause Gives Congress power to regulate trade between states and nations.
grants-in-aid Federal money given to state and local governments.
categorical grants Federal funds given for a specific purpose with strict rules.
regulated federalism Federal government sets rules that states must follow.
preemption When federal law overrides state law.
states' rights The belief that states should have more power than the federal government.
devolution The transfer of power from the federal government to the states.
block grants Federal funds given for broad purposes with few restrictions.
general revenue sharing Federal money given to states with no conditions (mostly discontinued).
unfunded mandate A federal requirement without providing money to pay for it.
dual federalism A system where federal and state governments have separate powers (“layer cake”).
cooperative federalism A system where federal and state governments work together (“marble cake”).
New Federalism A shift of power and responsibilities from the federal government to the states.
Supremacy clause Federal law beats state law when they conflict.
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