Federalism Vocab and concepts

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An agreement among two or more states. Congress must approve most such agreements.

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Interstate Compact

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The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned to that state

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Extradition

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Constitution is the supreme law of the land

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Supremacy Clause

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A form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states

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Federalism

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The distribution of a portion of federal tax revenues to state and local governments for any use.

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Revenue Sharing

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Those powers that can be exercised by the National Government alone

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Exclusive Powers

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Powers not specifically granted to the federal government or denied to the states belong to the states and the people

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Reserved Powers

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Grants of federal money or other resources to States, cities, counties, and other local units

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Grants-in-aid Program

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Prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

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A congressional act admitting a new state to the union

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Act of Admission