U.S. Government Structure and Powers

Front

What is the system in which the power to govern is shared?

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Federalism

Front

What clause establishes the Constitution as the supreme law?

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Supremacy Clause

Front

What are the powers required to carry out expressed constitutional powers?

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Implied Powers

Front

What is the legal procedure for returning a person who fled to another state?

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Extradition

Front

What are agreements between two or more states called?

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Interstate Compacts

Front

What is money given to state programs by the federal government?

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Federal Grants

Front

What prohibits public officials from holding closed meetings?

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Sunshine Laws

Front

What is the organization of government administrators to carry out legislation?

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Bureaucracy

Front

What is the list of specific responsibilities found in Article 1 Section 8?

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Enumerated Powers

Front

What are powers the government exercises simply because it’s the government?

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Inherent Powers