Federalism
Type of federalism where national and state powers are divided and separate
What is dual federalism (layer cake)?
Essay that argues that liberty is safest in a large republic due to the existence of many factions
What is Federalist 10?
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment
What is the 8th Amendment?
This case ruled that criminal abortion laws violate the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment, which protects the implied right to privacy in the 9th Amendment
What is Roe v. Wade?
In this SCOTUS case, race-based school segregation violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
What is Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas?
Type of federalism where the division of powers is not clear and responsibilities overlap between national and state governments
What is cooperative federalism (marble cake)?
Argues that separation of powers within the national government is the best way to prevent concentration of power in the hands of one person or single group
What is Federalist 51?
This Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the 4th Amendment?
Established a “heavy presumption against prior restraint” even in cases involving national security
What is New York Times v. U.S.?
Banned laws that stopped African Americans from voting
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Type of grant that is specific as to how states can spend money
What is a category grant?
The federal judiciary must depend on the other two branches to uphold its decisions
What is Federalist 78?
This Amendment protects you from self-incrimination
What is the 5th Amendment?
Public school students may wear armbands to class in protest of the Vietnam War since such displays do not disrupt classes
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
Colleges could use race in determining if they are going to accept a student or not
What is affirmative action?
Supports the idea of the presidency as a branch united in one individual that can execute the law quickly while remaining constrained by their sole responsibility for action to the people through elections
What is Federalist 70?
This case extended defendants the right of counsel in all state and federal criminal trials, regardless of their ability to pay
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
Compelling Amish students to attend school past 8th grade violates the Free Exercise Clause of the 1st Amendment
What is Wisconsin v. Yoder?
Racial segregation done by law
What is de jure segregation?
The 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms for self-defense is applicable to the states
What is McDonald v. Chicago?