Federalism
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BrandonPhillips on November 18, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Federalism | A system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government on a territorial basis |
| Division of Powers | Certain powers are assigned between the National Government and the governments of the 50 states |
| Delegated Powers | Powers granted to governments in the constitution |
| Expressed Powers | Powers granted to the National Government that are stated in the constitution |
| Implied Powers | Powers that are not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested |
| Inherent Powers | Powers that belong to the National Government because it is the national government of a sovereign state in the world community |
| Reserved Powers | Powers that the constitution does not grant to the National Government and does not deny to the United States |
| Exclusive Powers | Powers that can be exercised only by the National Government and cannot be exercised by the States under any circumstances |
| Concurrent Powers | Powers that both the National Government and the States posses and exercise |
| Enabling Act | An act directing the people of the territory to frame a proposed State Constitution |
| Act of Admission | An act creating a new state agreed to by Congress |
| Grants-In-Aid Program | Grants of federal money or other resources given to States and their cities, counties, and other local units |
| Categorical Grant | Grants made for a specific purpose |
| Block Grant | Grants made for more broadly defined purposes than categorical grants |
| Project Grant | Grants made for States, localities, and sometimes private agencies that apply for the grants |
| Interstate Compact | Agreements among states and with foreign states |
| Full Faith and Credit Clause | After undergoing a legal disclosure/agreement, you must be a resident in the current state, or other states will not count the agreement/disclosure as true |
| Extradition | The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one State can be returned to that State |
| Privileges and Immunities Clause | No state can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who happen to live in another State |
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