Federalism in American Government: Power Distribution, State Authority & Constitutional Basis

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What is the system called in which power is divided between the national and state governments?

What term describes events that occur at the same time?

What are the powers called that are given exclusively to the state government?

What are the powers granted to the National Government by the Constitution, whether expressed, implied, or inherent?

What is the organization called through which political authority is exercised at the state level?

Which clause in the Constitution makes national laws and treaties supreme over state laws?

Which amendment states that powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved to the States or the people?

What is the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens?

What is a member of a state legislature, such as the Florida House of Representatives, called?

What is a member of the upper house of a state legislature, such as the Florida Senate, called?

Who is the elected leader of a state's government?

What is the title of an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of a state?

Which court reviews decisions of appeals courts and supervises all courts in the state?

What is the term for a state's written criminal laws?

What term describes local self-government?

What is a member of the governing body of a city called?

Who is the elected head of a city, town, or other municipality?

What is a law or regulation called?

What is a written law passed by a legislative body called?

Who are the residents of a congressional district or state?

What is the process called when a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate?

What term describes an area of authority or control, especially the right to administer justice?

What is the term for incoming money, especially in the context of government finance?

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