| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Federalism | Separation of Powers. National and State |
| Inherent Powers | Power to regulate immigration |
| Extradition | Legal process by which a loss of citizenship occurs |
| Constitution | law determining the fundamental political principles of a government |
| McCulloch v. Maryland | court ruled that the gov. possessed the implied power to create a national bank |
| Criminal Laws | portion of the law that defines public wrongs and provides for their punishment |
| Categorical Grants | use the federal fundsonly for the purpose specified |
| Block Grants | broader perimeters, less strings attached |
| Revenue Sharing | congress gave an annual share to each state from its federal tax collection |
| Elastic Clause | the part of the Constitution that permits Congress to make any laws "necessary and proper" to carrying out its powers |
| Concurrent Powers | powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments |
| Act Of Admission | a congressional act admitting a new state to the union |
| Supremacy Clause | federal law is supreme over state law; law of the land |
| Checks and Balances | each branch of the national government can check the actions of the other two branches |
| Limited Government | Each individual has rights that the government cannot take away |
| Delegated Powers | powers granted to the federal government |
| Reserved Powers | powers held for the states |
| 6 Principles of The Constitution | federalism, limited gov, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, check and balance, Judicial review. |
| Marbury v. Madison | This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review |
| judicial branch | interprets laws |
| federal power | power is shared between a central and regional governments |
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