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Details Title: AP US Government Chapter 3 Description: Chapter 3 Total Flash Cards: 19 Created: 09/16/2007 11:12:07	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Devolution Definition The effort to transfer responsibility for many public programs and services from the federal gov't to the states Term Block Grants Definition Money from the national government that states can spend within broad guidlines determined by Washington. Term Sovereignty Definition Supreme or ultimate political authority: A sovereign government is one that is legally and politically independent of any other government. Term Unitary System Definition A system in which sovereignty is wholly in the hands of the national government so that the states and localities are dependent on its will. Term A Confederation or Confederal System Definition A system in which the states are sovereign and the national government is allowed to do only that which the states permit. Term A Federal System Definition a system in which sovereignty is shared, so that in some matters the national government is supreme and in other matters the states are supreme. Term Federal Regime Definition one in which local local units of government have a specially protected existence and can make some final decisions over some governmental activities. Term "Necessary and Proper" Clause Definition Section of the Constitution allowing congress to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to its duties, and which has permitted Congress to exercise powers not specifically given to it (enumerated) by the constitution. Term Nullification Definition The doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state's opinion, violates the Constitution. Term Dual Federalism Definition Doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate. Term Police Power Definition State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals. Term Initiative Definition Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot. Term Referendum Definition Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature. Term Recall Definition Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office. Term grants-in-aid Definition Money given by the national government to the states. Term Categorical Grants Definition Federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport. Term Revenue Sharing Definition Federal sharing of a fixed percentage of its revenue with the states. Term Conditions of aid Definition Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds. Term Mandates Definition Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept the federal grant.