Studied by 51 Peoplecategorical grants
Tags & Description
categorical grants
federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
conditions of aid
terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds
dual federalism
doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate
Federalism
government authority shared by national and local governments
grants-in-aid
money given by the national government to the states
initiative
process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot
mandates
terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants
"necessary and proper" clause
section of the Constitution allowing Congress to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to its duties, and which has permitted Congress to exercise powers not specifically given to it (enumerated) by the Constitution
nullification
the doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state's opinion, violates the Constitution
police power
state power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals
recall
procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office
referendum
procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature
waiver
a decision by an administrative agency granting some other part permission to violate a law or rule that would otherwise apply to it
