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12 Cards in this Set
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Federalism |
National and state governments share power in the same political system |
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Confederation |
A loose collection of states where principal power lies with the states |
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Unitary system |
A system of govt in which power lies at a nation or central govt level |
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Interstate compact |
A formal agreement with other states to deal with problems that cross state borders |
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Electoral college |
A political institution that determines the winner in presidential elections |
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New federalism |
More power goes to state and local government |
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Delegated power |
Expressed and implied powers |
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McCulloch vs Maryland |
Allows a national bank and implied powers |
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Home rules |
Large cities can make their own laws |
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Dillon's rule |
Local govt only has the power given to them by the states |
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Dual federalism |
State and federal levels are independent and exercise in their own jurisdiction |
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Grant-in-aid |
Federal government pays half and local pays the rest with guidance |