Foundations and Constitution
This document states that 'all men are created equal' and possess unalienable rights
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This amendment established direct election of senators.
What is the 17th Amendment?
This congressional leader ensures party members vote on key legislation.
What is a whip?
This process applied the Bill of Rights to the states.
What is selective incorporation?
The main goal of the Constitutional Convention was to do this to the national government.
What is strengthen the central government?
This case strengthened national power through the Elastic Clause.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
If no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, the election goes here
What is the House of Representatives?
Permanent committees that review legislation.
What are standing committees?
A law punishing someone without a trial.
What is a bill of attainder?
This compromise created a bicameral legislature with equal and population representation
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
A court order directing an official to perform a duty.
What is a writ of mandamus?
Small discussion groups used to gauge voter reactions
What are focus groups?
Senate tactic used to delay legislation.
What is a filibuster?
This act gives the public access to government information.
What is the Freedom of Information Act?
These essays supported ratification of the Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
The two major forms of jurisdiction.
What are original and appellate jurisdiction?
Drawing district lines to benefit a political party.
What is gerrymandering?
Different parties are controlling Congress and the presidency.
What is divided government?
The line-item veto violated this constitutional principle.
What is the separation of powers?
Madison argued this was the main source of factions.
What is unequal distribution of property?
This many justices must agree to hear a case under the 'rule of four.'
What is four?
A popular president helping same-party candidates win.
What is the coattail effect?
Agency that prepares the president's annual budget.
What is the Office of Management and Budget?
Congress usually defers to the president most in this area.
What is foreign policy?