Federalism Vocabulary

Block grants are a type of funding provided by the government. What is the definition of Block grants?

• A type of funding provided by the government for specific projects

• A type of funding provided by the government for general purposes

• A type of funding provided by private organizations for specific projects

• A type of funding provided by private organizations for general purposes

Cooperative federalism is defined as:

• A system where the national and state governments share powers and policy assignments.

• A system where the national government holds all the power.

• A system where state governments have more power than the national government.

• A system where local governments operate independently of state and national governments.

What is the definition of doctrine of nullification?

• A legal theory that a state has the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law which that state has deemed unconstitutional.

• A principle that allows the federal government to nullify state laws that contradict federal laws.

• A doctrine that supports the separation of church and state.

• A theory that promotes the idea of a single global government.

The definition of expressed powers is:

• Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Powers not explicitly stated but implied

• Powers reserved to the states

• Powers shared by both state and federal governments

The full faith and credit clause is a provision in the U.S. Constitution that requires states to recognize and respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

• A provision that allows states to ignore the laws of other states.

• A clause that mandates states to respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.

• A rule that permits states to create their own laws without regard to other states.

• A section that allows states to challenge the judicial proceedings of other states.

The definition of implied powers is:

• Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary and proper to execute the powers which are.

• Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution.

• Powers that are shared between state and federal governments.

• Powers that are reserved for the states.

What is the definition of reserved powers?

• Powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution

• Powers that are shared between the federal and state governments

• Powers that are not delegated to the federal government and are reserved for the states

• Powers that are exclusive to the federal government

What is the definition of Categorical grant?

• A type of grant for specific, narrowly defined purposes.

• A grant given for any purpose the recipient chooses.

• A grant that is only available to individuals.

• A grant that is only available to non-profit organizations.

Creative federalism is a concept in which the federal government expands its role in domestic affairs, often at the expense of state powers. Which of the following best describes this concept?

• A system where states have more power than the federal government.

• A system where the federal government and states share equal power.

• A system where the federal government takes a more active role in domestic policies, reducing state powers.

• A system where local governments have more power than state governments.

The doctrine of secession is defined as:

• The right of a state to withdraw from a union or political entity.

• A legal principle that mandates states to follow federal laws.

• A doctrine that supports the expansion of federal powers.

• A principle that emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty within a union.