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The invalidation of a U.S. state law that conflicts with federal law.
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Citizens voluntarily participating in public life without government involvement--for example, getting together to build a playground or clean up the litter in town.
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An obligation imposed on state or local government officials by federal legislation, without sufficient federal funding support to cover the costs.
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The transfer of authority from national to state or local government level.
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