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AP Gov Ch. 3 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Extradition Clause | Requires states to send back criminals to states where they have been convicted or to stand trial. |
Federal System | A government system where the national and state governments share power & get all authority from the people. |
New Federalism | Proposition made by Reagan having to do with the federal/state relationship. Main point was to return administrative powers to the state governments. |
Nullification | Belief a state has the right to declare void a federal law. |
Privileges and Immunities Clause | Guarantees that the citizens of each state are given the same rights as citizens from other states. |
Progressive Federalism | An approach to federalism that views relations between national & state governments as coercive/cooperative. |
Reserved Powers | Powers for the states by the 10th Amendment that are found at the foundation of a state's right to legislate for the public health & welfare of its citizens. |
Seventeenth Amendment | Made senators directly elected by the people removing their selection by state legislatures. |
Unitary System | A government system where local and regional governments get all authority from a strong national government. |