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Chapter 4: Fed.

Federalism- 18 terms

TermDefinition
expressed powers powers that congress has that are specifically listed in the constitution
implied powers not specifically listed in the Constitution, but are logical extensions of expressed powers.
inherent powers powers that historically have been recognized as naturally belonging to all governments that conduct the business of a sovereign nation (national government)
reserved powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, but they belong to the states because the Constitution neither delegates these powers to the national government nor prohibits them to the states.
concurrent powers power held by the national government and the state governments at the same time.
Full Faith and Credit Clause Constitution's requirement that each state accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state
dual federalism A system of government in which both the states and the national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for some policies.
doctrine of nullification the belief that the states had the right to cancel federal laws with which they disagreed
doctrine of secession the idea that a state had the right to separate from the Union
Cooperative Federalism system in which both federal government and state governments cooperate in solving problems
creative federalism national government funded state and local programs that met national goals
New Federalism system in which the national government restores greater authority back to the states, also called devolution.
devolution The idea of returning power to the states
Fiscal Federalism a system of spending, taxing, and providing aid in the federal system
Grants-in-aid money and other resources that the national government provides to pay for state and local activities.
categorical grants Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
block grants grants that are given for more general purposes or for broad policy areas, such as welfare, public health, community development, or education.
federal mandates Demands on states to carry out certain policies as a condition of receiving grant money
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