ap gov unit 1 must knows

federal revenue sharing

money to states with little or no strings attached

mandates

requirements that are imposed by the national government on the state and local governments with no money given

categorical grants

money that has a specific purpose defined by law

block grant

Money given to states for general programs within a broad category

grants-in-aid program

resources to States, cities, counties, and other local units used for specific projects or programs

majoritorian

A political system in which the choices of the political leaders are closely constrained by the preferences of the people

Full Faith and Credit Clause

States are required to recognize the laws and legal documents of other states

privileges and immunities clause

prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.

McCullogh v. Maryland

The 1819 case that established that the necessary and proper clause justifies broad understandings of enumerated powers.

Concurrent Powers

powers shared by the national and state governments

US v. Lopez

Gun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce.

Gibbons V. Ogden

Regulating interstate commerce is a power reserved to the federal government

Marbury v. Madison

This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review

Wabash v. Illinois

1886 - Stated that individual states could control trade in their states, but could not regulate railroads coming through them. Congress had exclusive jurisdiction over interstate commerce.

Gitlow v. New York

established selective incorporation of the Bill of rights; states cannot deny freedom of speech; protected through the 14th amendment