Federalism

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Federal Mandates

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A federal order imposed upon the states

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What are interstate compacts or contracts?

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written agreements between two or more states

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Extradition

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to return a criminal or fugitive who flees across state lines back to the original state

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Delegated Powers

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powers the Constitution grants to the national government

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Elastic Powers

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powers that the government requires to carry out expressed constitutional powers

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Inherent Powers

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powers that the national government may exercise simply because it is a government

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Full Faith and Credit

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each state must recognize the laws and proceedings of every other state

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Concurrent Powers

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powers shared between the state and national government

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Block Grant

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A grant of money used for broader programs with more local discretion in spending.

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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of Categorical Grants?

• is growing more slowly than block grants
• usually requires matching funds
• the main source of federal aid to states
• must be used for a specific purpose

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is growing more slowly than block grants