Chapter 4 Vocab Flashcard

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Returning power to the states

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devolution

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Powers historically recognized as belonging to all governments conducting the business of a sovereign nation.

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inherent power

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Demands on states to implement policies for grant money.

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federal mandates

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National and state governments have collaborated since the 1930s to address the country's needs.

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cooperative federalism

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Federal grants for general purposes or broad policy areas.

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block grants

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Powers not specified in the Constitution, belonging to states as they are neither delegated to the national government nor prohibited to states.

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reserved power

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Powers logically extending expressed powers, not listed in the Constitution.

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implied power

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Power of national government to influence state policies via spending, taxing, and aid.

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fiscal federalism

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Power held by both national and state governments.

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concurrent power

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Powers granted to the national government by the Constitution.

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expressed power