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| Money from the national government that states can spend within broad guidelines determined by Washington. |
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| Term set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal aid. |
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| The effort to transfer responsibility for many public programs and services from the federal government to the states |
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| Doctrine holding that the natl. Govt is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate. |
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| Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballet. |
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| Term set by the natl govt that states must meet whether or not the accept federal grants |
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| Necessary and proper clause |
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| 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 by the constitution. |
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| The doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in state's opinion, violates constitution |
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| State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals |
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| Procedures whereby voters can remove an elected official from office. |
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| Procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature |
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| Money given by the national government to the states |
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