AP Gov Chapter 3

Chapter 3 IDs!

62329486	Devolution	the effort to transfer responsibility for many public programs and services from the federal government to the states.
62329487	Block Grants	Money from the national government that states can spend within broad guidelines determined by Washington
62329488	Necessary and Proper Clause	the section of the Constitution allowing Congress to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to its duties, and which has permitted Congress to exercise powers not specifically given to it (enumerated) by the Constitution.
62329489	Nullification	the doctrine that a state can declare null and void a federal law that, in the state's opinion, violates the Constitution.
62329490	Dual federalism	the doctrine holding that the national government is supreme in its sphere, the states are supreme in theirs, and the two spheres should be kept separate.
62329491	Police power	State power to enact laws promoting health, safety, and morals.
62329492	Initiative	the process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot.
62329493	Referendum	the procedure enabling voters to reject a measure passed by the legislature.
62329494	Recall	a procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office.
62329495	Grants-in-aid	money given by the national government to the states.
62329496	Categorical grants	federal grants for specific purposes, such as building an airport
62329497	Revenue sharing	federal sharing of a fixed percentage of its revenue with the states
62329498	Conditions of aid	Terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds.
62329499	Mandates	terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants