Lesson 1
A formal order given by a high authority.
Mandate
To return a fugitive who flees across state lines.
Extradite
What is the term for the stated course of action the government takes to address problems or issues.
Public Policy
Powers the Constitution grants to the National Government. Either expressed or implied.
Delegated Powers
Powers that belong strictly to the states.
Reserved Powers
A written agreement between two or more states.
Interstate Compact
A law that requires periodic checks of laws or of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
Sunset Law
For the Federal Government, powers directly stated in the Constitution are called what?
Expressed Powers
An act that limits a state’s ability to regulate an area.
What law ensures that no state can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who happen to live in another state.
Privileges and Immunities Clause
A law prohibiting public officials from holding meetings not open to the public.
Sunshine Law
Powers the government requires to carry out its expressed constitutional powers.
Implied Powers
Powers that both the national government and the states have.
Concurrent Powers
Would requiring your state to hire in-state applicants first over out of state applicants be a REASONABLE or UNREASONABLE distinction
Unreasonable distinction
A position that favors national action in dealing with problems.
Nationalist Position
The power to tax is an example of what kind of power?
Concurrent Power
An Act that allows people of a territory interested in becoming a state to prepare a constitution.
Enabling Act
What law ensures that state courts respect the laws and judgments of courts from other states.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
A position that favors state and local action in dealing with problems
State's Rights Position
The power to maintain an army is an example of what kind of power?
Delegated Power