Federalism and Government Power Flashcard

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What was the role of states at the founding of the United States?

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States surpassed the power of the federal government

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What caused the most expansion of federal power?

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The New Deal

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What is dual federalism?

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A system where federal and state governments share power, with states doing the most

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What was a major focus of the federal government under dual federalism?

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Commerce

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What areas are primarily governed by state laws?

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Education and criminal laws

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What is the purpose of "Grants in Aid"?

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To be spent on a particular purpose specified by Congress

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What is a characteristic of Categorical Grants?

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The national government determines their purposes

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What was the purpose of the national government setting standards of conduct for states?

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To ensure uniformity across states

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Preemption in the context of federal and state regulations

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Federal government takes over areas of regulation from states

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Which areas are affected by preemption requiring states to follow federal rules?

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Air and water pollution, occupational health and safety