| A | B |
|---|
| Expressed Powers | Powers that are put into words in the Constitution |
| Inherent Powers | Powers that a soveriegn entity can assume to have as necessary for the government to work or function. For example the power to control borders |
| Implied Powers | Powers not expressly named in the Constitution but that is inferred because it is necessary to the performance of an expressed power. |
| Concurrent Powers | Powers shared by State and Federal governments |
| Reserved Powers | Powers given to the states and not the federal government |
| Division of Powers | The Constitution divides the powers between the National Government and the State Government. |
| Exclusive Powers | The powers that can be used only by the Federal Government. |
| Enabling Act | The act that allows a territory to write and propose a State constitution. |
| Act of Admission | The act taken by Congress that creates a new State. |
| Block Grants | A grant of money given by the Federal Government to a State that gives the State freedom to choose how to use the money. |
| Interstate Compacts | With the consent of Congress, two or more States can enter into an agreement with each other. |
| Full Faith and Credit | A section of the Constitution that ensures all public records such as birth certificates and marriage licenses be recognized in all 50 states. |
| Extradition | The Consitution requires each State to return fugitives to the State from which they fled. |
