AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
1.7 Relationship Between the States and Federal Government
Notes
Federalism: power is divided between national and state governments.
- Exclusive (federal: coin money), reserved (states: Tenth Amendment), concurrent (both: tax).
- Grants: categorical (specific purposes), block (broad), mandates (requirements, funded or unfunded).
Practice
Powers kept by the states are protected by the:
Reserved powers.
Federal money with strict rules on use is a:
Specific purpose.
Taxing is a(n):
Both levels.
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