SCOTUS Cases
No prayer in school
Engel v. Vital
Freedom of speech, protest, assembly, religion
1st Amendment
Federalist 51
Seperation of powers and checks and balances
designed to delay or block a vote on legislation through extended debate or other obstructive actions
filibuster
person or philosophy favoring tradition, stability, and gradual change over radical, sudden, revolutionary changes. Emphasis on protecting American traditions.
conservative
Freedom of speech in schools
Tinker v. Des Moines
Equal Protection Clause
14th Amendment
Federalist 10
large republics to control the violence of factions
fixed-amount, flexible federal funds provided to state and local governments for broad functional areas
Block grant
elected officials (particularly senators) use their own best judgment, conscience, and expertise to make decisions
Trustee
Everyone’s vote has equal power
Baker v. Carr
Article II
Executive Branch
Letter from Brinmingham Jail
injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
model emphasizing direct, active involvement of citizens in political decision-making
Participatory democracy
fundamental, constitutional guarantees that protect individuals from arbitrary government interference
Civil liberties
Not able to ban corporation independent spending
Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commision
Women’s suffrage
19th Amendment
Brutus 1
Danger of large republics leading to tyranny
a conspicuous position, such as the U.S. presidency, that provides an outstanding platform for a leader to advocate an agenda, shape public opinion, and influence policy
bully pulpit
formal parliamentary procedure used, particularly in the U.S. Senate, to end debate on a bill or nomination and force an immediate vote
Cloture
State must attorney
Gideon v. Wainwright
VP is president if president die or cannot be president
25th Amendment
Federalist 78
Outlining judicial branch
foundational legal principle meaning "let the decision stand"
Stare decisis
a formal or informal organization of individuals who share common goals and actively work to influence public policy and government officials
Interest group