Court Cases
The court case which overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, declaring "separate but equal" unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board
This amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
What is the first amendment.
This article of the Constitution declares the powers of the legislative branch
What is the first article
The power of courts to declares acts unconstitutional.
What is judicial review
Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
What are Expressed powers
The court case which established the principle of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison
This amendment granted women the right to vote.
What is the 19th amendment.
This article of the Constitution declares the powers of the executive branch
What is the second article
Political doctrine dividing government responsibilities into 3 distinct branches
What is separation of powers
Ensures that all people with disabilities share equal access to opportunities.
The court case which confirmed the supremacy of the federal government over state governments
What is McCulloch v. Maryland
This amendment granted citizenship to all persons born in the U.S.
What is the 14th amendment.
This article of the Constitution is sometimes called the "Supremacy Clause," and declares state laws must be consistent with federal laws.
What is the 6th article.
This showed the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation
What is Shays Rebellion
Powers shared by the national and state governments
What are concurrent powers
The court case which declared school prayer an inappropriate government endorsement of religion
What is Engel v. Vitale
This amendment protects citizens right to a speedy trial by jury.
What is the 6th amendment
This article of the Constitution explains the principle of federalism.
What is the fourth article
This was a compromise between large and small states over representation in Congress, which created a bi-cameral legislature.
This was a document signed by the Pilgrims which established a self-governing colony based on majority rule, which later became the basis of American government.
What is the Mayflower Compact
The court case which confirmed the 14th amendment's guarantee of citizenship for all persons born in the U.S.
What is U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark
This amendment forbids the government from taxing voters during elections.
What is the 24th amendment
This article of the Constitution declares the powers of the judicial branch
What is the third article
A way for citizens to vote on laws for the state government
What is a referendum
This court case allows for search and seizure where there is reasonable suspicion.
What is New Jersey v. T.L.O.