Federalism
What is Federalism?
The division of power between a national or state government.
This Amendment ended the practice of slavery in the U.S.
13th
This principle states that all power resides with the people?
Popular sovereignty
This type of grant gives States the freedom to decide how they want to spend the money
Block
This Congressional act creates a new state.
Act of Admission
Who does the U.S. Constitution, say has reserved powers?
The States
This amendment gave black men the right to vote
15th
Who has the power to veto legislation?
President
This Clause states that judicial proceedings must be accepted by all states?
Full Faith and Credit Clause
This is a Congressional act directing the people of a U.S. territory to create a state constitution?
Enabling Act
These are powers that are not directly stated in the U.S. Constitution. Yet are necessary and proper for the federal government to operate
Implied powers
This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
26th
This principle allows for each branch of government to prevent actions of one another?
Checks and Balances
This type of grant has funds used for defined purposes with conditions set by the federal government
Categorical
This Constitutional principle allows for the courts to determine the constitutionality of a government action?
Judicial Review
Who has the authority to regulate interstate commerce?
National government
This amendment defined who was a citizen in the U.S.
14th
This power establishes that the branches of government are independent and coequal partners
Separation of Powers
These are grants that are used for individual projects that states, cities, and private agencies compete for.
Project
This is a formal agreement between states and foreign states?
Interstate Compacts
These are powers that both national and state governments share?
Concurrent Powers
What article of the U.S. Constitution, establishes the rules for making changes to the Constitution?
Article V
Who has to approve a treaty for it to be ratified?
Senate
This is the process of returning a fugitive of justice?
Extradition
To amend the U.S. Constitution what threshold must be met by Congress and the state legislatures
2/3 and 3/4