AP Gov Chapter 3
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Government [3]
Politics [5]
Devolution [6]
federalism [7]
Local government [8]
Unitary state [9]
Central government [12]
Federation [13]
AP Government Chapter 3 Study Guide Devolution- transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities Block Grants- a consolidated grant of federal funds, formerly allocated for specific programs, that a state or local government may use at its discretion for such programs as education or urban development. Federalism- system for national government in which some powers are delegated to either national or state government, or other powers are shared between the two levels. Sovereignty- The right to exercise political power in a territory. Unitary System- system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the central government