Unit 1 Vocab Quiz- Fill In (Gov Version 2021)

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cooperative federalism

system in which both federal government and state governments cooperate in solving problems.

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categorical grant

money granted by the federal government to the states for a narrow purpose ( e.g., school lunch program) rather than for a broad purpose (e.g., transportation).

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Informal amendment

a change in the meaning, but not the wording, of the Constitution, e.g., through a court decisions such as Brown v. Board.

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elastic clause

states that Congress can exercise those powers that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out the enumerated powers, e.g., establishment of the first Bank of the United States.

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formal amendment

a change in the actual wording of the Constitution. Proposed by Congress or national convention, and ratified by the states.

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implied powers

those that are "necessary and proper" to carry out Congress' enumerated powers, and are granted to Congress through the elastic clause.

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commerce clause

gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribes. Granted through Article 1, section 8 of the Constitution.

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mandates

requirements imposed by the national government upon the states.

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concurrent powers

those held by both Congress and the states, e.g., establishing law enforcement agencies.

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direct democracy

system in which the people rule themselves.

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republic

system in which the people are ruled by their representatives

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supermajority

a majority greater than a simple majority of one over half, e.g., 3/5, 2/3.

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federalism

constitutional sharing of power between a central government and state governments.

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marbury v. madison

1803: Supreme Court case that established Judicial Review

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dual federalism

system in which the national government and state governments are coequal, with each being dominant within its respective sphere.

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bicameral legislature

two-house legislature.

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confederation

system in which sovereign states are only loosely tied to a central government, e.g., the US under the Articles of Confederation.

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block grant

money granted by the federal government to the states for a broad purpose ( e.g., transportation) rather than for a narrow purpose (e.g., school lunch program).

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police powers

powers of the states to protect the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public.

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judicial review

power of the courts to rule on the constitutionality of laws and government actions. Established by Marbury v. Madison, 1803.

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separation of powers

principle in which the powers of government are separated among three branches: legislative, executive, judicial.

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shays' rebellion

1786 revolt by Massachusetts farmers seeking relief from debt and foreclosure that was a factor in the calling of the Constitutional Convention.

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reserved powers

powers held by the states through the 10th Amendment. Any power not granted to the US government is "reserved" for the states.

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McCulloch v. Maryland

1819: Supreme Court case that established principle of national supremacy and validity of implied powers.

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enumerated powers

those that are specifically granted to Congress in Article 1, section 8 of the Constitution, e.g., the power to tax.

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inherent powers

foreign policy powers (e.g., acquiring territory) held by the national government by virtue of its being a national government.

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federalist papers

group of 85 essays written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay for the purpose of persuading the people of New York to adopt the Constitution.

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popular sovereignty

principle in which ultimate political authority rests with the people.

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checks and balances

system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches, e.g., presidential veto of a congressional law.

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unicameral legislature

one-house legislature

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indirect democracy

system in which the people are rule by their representatives. also known as representative democracy, or republic.

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centralists

those who favor greater national authority rather than state authority

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decentralists

those who favor greater state authority rather than national authority

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