Ch 3 Vocab #14-27 FLASHCARD

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Endangered Species Act (1973)

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A law aimed at protecting species at risk of extinction due to human activities.

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enumerated powers

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Powers explicitly granted to Congress in the Constitution, such as the power to tax and declare war.

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Every Student Succeeds Act (2015)

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A law giving states flexibility in setting education standards, replacing No Child Left Behind.

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exclusive powers

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Powers that are only granted to the federal government, such as coining money or regulating interstate commerce.

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extradition

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The process of returning a person accused or convicted of a crime to the state where the crime was committed.

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federal grants

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Financial aid provided by the federal government to state or local governments for specific purposes.

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federalism

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A system of government where power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, like states.

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fiscal federalism

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The financial relationships between different levels of government, particularly through grants.

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Fourteenth Amendment (1868)

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An amendment guaranteeing equal protection under the law and due process to all U.S. citizens.

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full faith and credit

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A clause in Article IV of the Constitution requiring states to recognize public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.