GOV MONSTER VOCAB

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A government where power is shared between national and state levels.

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Federalism

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Federal grants automatically given to states/communities for broad programs like community development and social services.

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Block grants

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Redrawing legislative boundaries to benefit the ruling party

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Gerrymandering

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Spending, taxing, and grants in the federal system; cornerstone of national relations with state/local governments.

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Fiscal Federalism

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A system of government where powers and policies are shared between states and the national government, including costs and administration.

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Cooperative Federalism

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Federal grants for specific state/local spending with conditions (e.g., nondiscrimination).

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Categorical Grants

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National law directing state/local govts to comply with federal rules, often without funding for compliance (e.g., clean air/water standards).

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Unfunded Mandate

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Transfer of powers from federal to states (New Federalism).

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Devolution

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Who are we? Our makeup (Race, Gender, Occupation, Religion, SES)

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Demographic

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Traditions, values, and ideologies of Americans.

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Political Socialization