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1a system of government in which both the states and the national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for some policies.10 sets
2views the constitution as giving a limited list of powers to the national government and leaving the rest to sovereign states. each level of government is dominant within its own sphere.10 sets
3fed. &state govts each ahve defined responsibilities w/n their own sphere of influence; "layer cake" federalism7 sets
4a system of government in which both the states and the national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for some policies6 sets
5the belief that having separate and equally powerful levels of government is the best arrangement4 sets
6view of federalism that considers the national and state governments equal, but independent partners, with distinct responsibilities. according to this view, the two levels of government should not interfere with the work of the other. the dual federalism approach emerged after the civil war and until the turn of the century.4 sets
7doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate.4 sets
8the system of government that prevailed in the united states from 1789 to 1937, in which most fundamental governmental powers were shared between the federal and state governments3 sets
9a constitutional theory that the national government and the state governments each have defined areas of authority, especially over commerce.3 sets
10the federal system under which the national and state governments were responsible for separate policy areas3 sets
11a model of federalism in which the states and the national government each remain supreme within their own spheres. the doctrine looks on nation and state as co-equal sovereign powers. neither the state government nor the national government should interfere in the other's sphere.2 sets
12system of gov. in which both the states and the fed. remain supreme within their own circles2 sets
13doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the state are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate2 sets
14a system of government where national and state governments remain supreme in their own spheres of influence2 sets
15system in which the national government and state governments are coequal, with each being dominant within its respective sphere2 sets
161868-1912 train rack federalism,layer cake federalism2 sets
17belief that having separate and equally powerful levels of government is the best arrangement2 sets
18a system of govt. in which both the states and national govt. remain supremem within their own spheres, each responsible for some policies.1 set
19each part does own thing1 set
20each level of government is perceived as being responsible for distinct policy functions, and each is barred from interfering with the others work1 set
21an interpretation of federalism, in which the states and national government have separate jurisdictions and responsibilities1 set
22a constitutional theory that the national and state governments each have their own defined areas of authority1 set
23a constitutional theory that the national government and the state government each have defined areas of authority.1 set
24the idea that state and federal governments have equal power, divided into separate spheres1 set
25the belief that having separate and equaly powerful levels of government is the best arrangement1 set
26a reality where federal and state governments are relatively equal and separate in areas of authority.1 set
27constitution is a limited list of powers reserved for the national gov, saving the rest for the states each level of gov is dominant within its own sphere1 set
28a model of the relationship between the federal government and the states where each is supreme in their own sphere and tension exists between them; states rights are emphasized and the federal government is limited to the enumerated system.1 set
29- two separate and co-sovereign branches of government. this form of government works on the principle that the national and state governments are split into their own spheres and each is supreme within its respective sphere.1 set
30views the constitution as giving a limited list of powers-- mainly foreign policy and national defense-- to the national government, leaving the rest to sovereign states.1 set
31belief that having separate and equally powerful levels of government is the best arrangement.1 set
32first part us history - fed and sate govt separate and independent (nat govt concerned itself mainly with international trade, road construction, harbors, railroads, distribution land out west1 set
33federalism: each level of government is in its own sphere, supreme court is the umpire1 set
34a system of government in which both the states and the national government rmain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for some policies1 set
35each level of government is supreme in its own area. prevalent through 1937.1 set
36early concept of federalism in which national and state powers were clearly distinguished and functionally seperate.1 set
37the earliest type of relationship established between the federal government and the states where the federal government's powers were defined as delegated and the state government's powers were reserved.1 set
38states and national governments remain supreme within their own spheres of power (layer cake)1 set
39the doctrine the both state and national governments are supreme in their respective spheres1 set
40taney court. strict limits on government at all levels/separates spheres of authority1 set