American Govt. Fall Semester In-Class Review

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Division of power that includes a strong central government sharing powers with regional governments.

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Federalism

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The process by which a fugitive who flees across state lines is returned to the original state.

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Extradition

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Powers that belong strictly to the states.

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Reserved Powers

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Powers the government requires to carry out its expressed constitutional powers.

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Implied Powers

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To approve

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Ratify

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Statement in Article IV of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and the treaties of the United States "shall be the supreme law of the land"

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Supremacy Clause

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The right of citizens to initiate legislation

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Initiative

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A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision

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Referendum

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The procedure by which an elected official may be removed from office by popular vote.

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Recall

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Who oversees the budget of a state?

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Governor