SCOTUS CASES
This case reestablished the supremacy clause
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
This case talked about gerrymandering based off race
Shaw v. Reno
This amendment created a federal income tax
16
This amendment prohibits excessive or cruel punishment
8
This document talks about the importance of separation of powers and checks and balances
A) Federalist 10
B) Federalist 51
C) Federalist 70
D) Federalist 78
E) Brutus 1
Federalist 51
This case used the 6th amendment and right to council
Gideon v. Wainwright
Engel v. Vital was a landmark Supreme Court case that reaffirmed this amendment
1st amendment freedom of religion
This amendment abolished the poll tax
24
This amendment deals with due process, double jeopardy, and right to grand jury
5
This paper talked about how for the best possible republic; there must be larger political groups rather than small factions
A) Federalist 10
B) Federalist 51
C) Federalist 70
D) Federalist 78
E) Brutus 1
A) Federalist 10
Schneck v. United States affirmed this about the 1st amendment freedom of speech
This landmark case reversed the ruling in Plessy v. Fergurson separate but equal
Brown v. Board of Education
This amendment dealt with president disability and succession
25
This amendment gives people the right to a speedy trial, witness, and council
6
This document criticizes the amount of power given to the central government. Talks about the necessary and proper clause; giving the federal government absolute and uncontrollable power.
A) Federalist 10
B) Federalist 51
C) Federalist 70
D) Federalist 78
E) Brutus 1
Brutus 1
This court case gave federal courts the right to review redistricting issues
Baker v. Carr
This court case banned soft money donations to campaigns
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)
These amendments expanded voting rights
15 - 19 - 23 - 26
This amendment established the electoral college
12
This document talks about how it is important to have a strong executive position to protect against foreign attacks, provide for the administration of laws, and protect liberty and property
A) Federalist 10
B) Federalist 51
C) Federalist 70
D) Federalist 78
E) Brutus 1
Federalist 70
Marbury v. Madison affirmed what concept?
Judicial Review
A students religion causes them to avoid state law and not attend school past 8th grade. The court rules in favor of the student or school, and using what amendment?
The student using the first amendment freedom of religion
This amendment established a popular vote for senators
17
This amendment gives the people the right to a jury in civil lawsuits over the amount of $20
7
This document talked about how federal courts have the duty to determine whether acts of congress follow the constitution. Defines judicial branch as least dangerous but judicial review is essential
A) Federalist 10
B) Federalist 51
C) Federalist 70
D) Federalist 78
E) Brutus 1
Federalist 78