Federalism CG.3.4 Vocab

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Federalism

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A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

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Limited Government

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A government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers shared by the national and state governments

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Delegated Powers

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Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.

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Enumerated Powers

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Powers given to the national government alone

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Reserved Powers

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Powers given to the state government alone.