Government Test Review
what has to do with the division of power among the goverments in a nation
federalism
powers given to state and federal governments
concurrent powers
powers expressly stated in the constitution
expressed powers
powers implied in the constitution
implied powers
the surrenduring of an accused or convicted felon to the state from which he fled
extradition
the court case that established implied powers
McCulloch v. Maryland
when each government is independent and exercises its power with the assistance of other government
dual federalism
The belief that you could ignore a lot if you deem it unconstitutional
doctrine of nullification
The power of Congress to tax personal income
16th amendment
monies the nationals government gives to the state or legal government for some designated Purpose
Federal grants
Federal law, supersedes, or overrides a similar state law
Preemption
General purpose grants that allow the state to have more jurisdiction and how to use The funds
Block grant
grants that are for a more specific Purpose
Categorical Grant
granted the power of Congress to regulate state Commerce
Gibbons v. Ogden
what is a written plan which sets up a form of government and it's basic Governing principles
Constitution
oldest written constitution now in force anywhere in the world
Massachusetts Constitution
three ways to propose constitutional amendments
1) Initiative
2) Referendum
3) Convention
what is One of the most important functions of state government?
Law enforcement
what are two ways to remove a governor?
1) Recall
2) Impeachment
what is the power to veto part of a bill without vetoing The entire bill
Item veto
Who presents over the state senate and serves as acting governor when the governor is out of state
Lieutenant governor
Who has charge of keeping a wide variety of state records and documents?
Secretary of state
Who gives legal advice to the governor and other state officials?
Attorney general
Who Is the guardian of state funds?
Treasurer
Who sees to it That funds are spent properly
Auditor
what was the only state with the unicameral legislature?
Nebraska
something to do with district borders
Apportionment
Federal courts jurisdiction in cases involving state apportionment
Baker V. Carr