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10 Cards in this Set
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Devolution Revolution
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Transferring federal functions to states, giving the states more power
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Federalism
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The division of governmental powers between the national and state governments
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Unitary System
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Most or all of the governmental power rests in a centralized government
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Confederation
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A number of parties and groups united together in an alliance
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Express Powers
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Powers that Congress has that are specifically listed in the Constitution
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Implied Powers
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Not directly stated in the Constitution, but power given to Congress indirectly by the Necessary and Proper Clause
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Necessary and Proper Clause
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Empowers Congress to make all laws that are necessary and proper. Does not always have to be absolutely necessary
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Inherent Powers
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A power that must be deemed to exist in order for a particular responsibility to be carried out
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Commerce Clause
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Gives Congress exclusive power over trade activities among the states and with foreign countries and Indian tribes
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Federal Mandate
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Central government requires state and local governments to improve environmental or civil rights issues
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