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Federalism
Federalism II
Government Powers
Misc.
100
power being divided between national, state, and local governments
What is federalism?
100
National Government funded state and local programs that met national goals (fighting poverty, etc.)
What is Creative Federalism?
100
Written in the Constitution, stated, in black and white
What are expressed powers?
100
The idea of returning power to the states.
What is devolution?
200
To stengthen the national government.
Why does federalism exist?
200
Fiscal Federalism
What is the form of Federalism in place today?
200
Naturally given to the national government simply because they are the government.
What are inherent powers?
200
Source for implied powers
What is the necessary and proper clause?
300
Federal and state governments working together.
What is Cooperative Federalism?
300
System of spending, taxing, and providing aid in the federal government.
What is Fiscal Federalism?
300
State powers because they aren't given to the national government.
What are reserved powers?
300
Aid given to the states and used for a specific purpose.
What are categorical grants?
400
National and state governments were separate in their own spheres.
What is Dual Federalism?
400
Powers such as declaring war, regulating trade
What expressed powers?
400
Not expressed or written in the Constitution.
What are implied powers?
400
Given for general purposes and broad policy areas.
What are block grants?
500
Decreased national spending from Creative Federalism, and returned power to the states (devolution)
What is New Federalism?
500
Powers such as regulating health, public safety, and general welfare
What reserved powers?
500
Power held by the state and national government at the same time.
What is Concurrent powers?
500
Given to the states if they perform a certain action.
What are federal mandates?