3: American Federalism

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AP Government Flashcards on 3: American Federalism, created by kcbearxoxo on 15/12/2013.
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Devolution-revolution The effort to slow the growth of the federal government by returning many functions to the states
Federalism Power is distributed between Central Government and the States. Both National and State Governments have direct authority over individuals
Dual Federalism Layer Cake Each level of government is dominant within its own sphere.
Cooperative federalism Intergovernmental relations.
Marble Cake Federalism All levels of government interact on various issues, programs compared to layer cake or dual federalism.
Confederation Limited Central Government, does not have direct authority over individuals
Express Powers Powers specifically granted in the Constitution
Implied Powers Powers inferred from the express powers to allow Congress to carry out its functions
Necessary and Proper Clause Article I. Section 8. Clause 3 Sets forth the implied powers of Congress. Congress in addition to its express powers has the right to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out all powers the Constitution vests in the national government
Commerce Clause Article I, Section 8, Clause I Congress has the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations
Federal Mandate A requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds
Concurrent Powers Powers given to both the national and state governments ex. Power to levy taxes
Full Faith and Credit Clause Article 4 Section 1 Requires states to recognize civil judgements rendered by the courts of other states and accept their public records and acts as valid.
Interstate compact Agreement among 2+ states (Congress approval necessary)
National Supremacy Constitutional Doctrine that when conflict occurs between National and State/local government, the federal governments actions overrule.
Block Grants Broad State Grants to states for prescribed activities- welfare, childcare, education...with few strings attached.
Fiscal Federalism Different grant programs which make it difficult to differentiate the functions of individual government levels
Linkage Institutions Means by which individuals can express preferences regarding the development of public policy
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