Government Chapter 6 Flashacrds

Federalism

A system in which governmental power is divided into two or more levels, usually in a central government and component state governments.

Delegated Powers

Powers specifically given by the Constitution. Not only a grant, but also a limitation.

Enumerated Powers

Specifically granted by the Constitution.

Implied Powers

Not spelled out in the Constitution but are derived from enumerated powers.

Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)

Article I, Section 8, Clause 18

Greatly enlarges the scope of national power.

Reserved Powers

Provide states with considerable freedom to exercise authority as they choose.

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Clause in the Constitution (Article 4, Section 1) requiring each state to recognize the civil judgments rendered by the courts of the other states and to accept their public records and acts as valid.

States' Rights

Dual Federalism

In this system, national and state governments were sovereign within their own spheres.

Sixteenth Amendment

Passage of income tax. Created a source of federal dollars.

New Deal

FDR's series of social and economic programs implemented to address to the poverty and unemployment of the Depression.

Grants in Aid

A key force in implementing national policies on the local level.

Categorical Grants

Given to state and local governments for a specific purpose and come with certain guidelines for their use.

Formula Grants

Governed by demographic formulas in a given area.

Project Grants

Allow the national government greater discretion in deciding how much aid will be given to a project.

Block Grants

This grant is designed to streamline federal aid to states and localities.

Revenue Sharing

The national government allocates some of its tax revenues to the states. Began as an official program under Nixon.