AP Government Chapter 3: Federalism Flashcards

Distribution of part of the federal tax income to states and municipalities.

Powers retained by states that are not specifically delegated to the central government.

<p>A state may not be sued in federal court by its own citizens or foreign state without consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reserved powers of the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pattern of spending, taxing, and providing grants in the federal system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Money from the central government to states for specific projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A legal process to surrender an alleged criminal offender to the state where the crime was committed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The clause that gives Congress the power to regulate business activities that cross state lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constitutional powers granted solely to the federal government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers derived from enumerated powers and the necessary and proper clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congress must defer punishment to states for the gun-free school zone act as it exceeds Congressional authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The federal government's right to regulate interstate commerce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal law is stronger than state law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right of federal law to override state laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers of the President derived from loosely worded statements in the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A model of federalism involving all levels of government in specific programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A formal agreement between states that requires congressional consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congress to make all laws necessary and proper for executing its powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A centralized system where local governments exercise only powers granted by the central government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each state must accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers specifically listed in the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal grants used only for specific purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where both state and national governments are supreme within their own spheres.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal grants given to states for broader programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constitution, national laws, and treaties are supreme over state laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The theory that state and federal governments should cooperate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A government system consisting of independent states with limited central authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state's refusal to recognize an unconstitutional act of Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A requirement in federal legislation for state compliance with certain rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper to execute its powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers held jointly by the national and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers specifically granted to the national government by Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers not specifically delegated to the federal government, reserved for states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The authority of state and local governments to enforce laws protecting public health and safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal laws that require states to act without funding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers not delegated to the national government or denied to states are reserved for states.</p> Signup and view all the answers