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FEDERALISM
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of Delegated Powers | The authority granted by one entity to another |
| What power coins money | |
| What is an apportionment | a power granted to the president to nominate or hire members of staff, ambassadors, judges, and other members of government. The Senate must confirm many of the appointments |
| What is gerrymandering. | drawing the boundaries of a legislative district with the intent of giving one party or group a significant advantage |
| What is redistricting | the process of redrawing the geographic boundaries of legislative districts after a census to reflect population changes |
| What is Grants-in-aid | funds given by the federal government to state and local governments for specific programs |
| What are concurrent powers | the powers shared by the national and state governments |
| What are reserved powers | the powers given specifically to state governments |
| What are unfunded mandates | a regulation or policy imposed by the federal government on state and local governments without adequate federal funds to carry out the policy |
| What is county seat | the town or city in which a county government is based] |