Vocab Flashcard #3

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A system of government where multiple governments share power over the same people and territory.

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Federalism

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Powers granted to the National government by the Constitution.

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Delegated Powers

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Powers stated in the Constitution.

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Expressed Powers

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Powers needed by government to execute constitutional powers.

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Implied Powers

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Powers belonging strictly to states.

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Reserved Powers

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Powers shared by national and state governments.

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Concurrent Powers

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Statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States are the supreme Law of the Land.

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Supremacy Clause

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An act allowing a territory to prepare a constitution.

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Enabling Act

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A sum of money given to a state or local government for a specific purpose.

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Federal Grant

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A formal order from a higher authority.

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Mandate