Federalism and Government

different levels of government that share authority over the same land and people

powers reserved to the states

when federal and state laws conflict, federal laws take precedence so long as they are judged to be constitutional

main responsibility for resolving conflicts between the states and the federal government

states could refuse to obey or enforce federal laws with which they disagreed

can be used to enforce civil rights laws

limited the powers of the federal government

an implied power of congress

system for sharing power between national and state governments

not mentions in the Constitution but are historical understood as essential to all governments that conduct business of a sovereign nation

powers given to the states by the 10th Amendment

States have the right to withdraw front the Union

provision that states myst not violate the Constitution, federal laws or treaties

Inherent Power

Reserved Powers

Expressed Powers

Implied Powers

Period when federal and state governments prevailed in their own spheres

Transfer of money format the national government to the state or local levels

Requirements that states respect the official act of other states

Federal law outlawing monopolies in order to preserve competition

Period when states gained more power over use of federal grants

A system of government in which powers and policy assignments are shared between states and the national government. They may also share costs, administration, and even blame for programs that work poorly.

Federal grants that can be used only for specific purposes, or "categories," of state and local spending. They come with strings attached, such as nondiscrimination provisions.

federal grants-in-aid that allow states considerable discretion in how the funds are spent

Programs that the Federal government requires States to implement without Federal funding.

prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.