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chapter 4 gov voc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government on a territorial basis between a central, or national, government and several regional government, usually called states or provinces. | federalism |
| Certain powers in government are assigned to the national government and others to the states by the Constitution. | division of powers |
| The national government has powers that are granted(delegate) to it in the Constitution. | delegated powers |
| Powers given to the national government that are spelled out or expressed in the Constitution. | expressed powers |
| Powers given to the national government which are NOT stated in the Constitution but implied. | implied powers |
| Powers which belong to the national government because it is a sovereign state within the world. | inherent powers |
| Powers NOT given to the National government nor denied to the States. | reserved powers |
| Powers which ONLY the national government possesses. | Exclusive powers |
| Powers that both the national and state governments share. | concurrent powers |
| An act directing the people of the territory to frame a proposed state constitution. | enabling act |
| An act creating a new state. | act of admission |
| Grants of federal money to the states and or local governments. | grant in aid programs |
| Congress gives a share of its revenue to the state and local governments. | revenue sharing |
| Grants given for a specific function, or category, such as airports or waste water treatment plants | categorical grants |
| Grants which have fewer strings attached to the money. | block grants |
| Grants given to certain projects like the Department of Health to study various diseases. | project grants |
| Agreements between states about trade. | interstate compact |
| states must recognize and respect the validity of decision made in other states. | full faith and disclosure |
| legal procedure in which a fugitive from one state is returned to the state in which they committed the crime. | extradition |
| no state can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who happen to live in other states. | priveleges and immunities clause |
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