AP US Government: Chapter 3 Vocab

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Govt authority shared by national & local government

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Federalism

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Section of the Constitution allowing Congress to pass laws "necessary and proper" for its duties, enabling powers not explicitly granted.

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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Doctrine allowing a state to void a federal law it deems unconstitutional.

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Nullification

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Doctrine that the national government is supreme in its sphere, states in theirs, and both should be separate.

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Dual federalism

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State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals

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Police Power

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Process allowing voters to place legislative measures on the ballot

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Initiative

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Procedure for voters to reject a legislative measure

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Referendum

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Procedure for voters to remove an elected official

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Recall

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Money from the national government to states

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Grants-in-aid

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Federal grants for specific purposes, like building an airport

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Categorical grants