Important Documents
Who wrote Federalist 1?
Alexander Hamilton
What is the purpose of a grant?
What court case implied the supremacy of the national government over the state government?
Mc Culloch v Maryland
What is Federalist 10 about?
It's about how factions can't create tyranny if there's a lot.
What is a block grant?
Federal funds are given for more broad purposes.
What court case let congress regulate interstate commerce?
Gibbons v Ogden
What were the Articles of Confederation, and how did it affect the U.S.?
The Articles of Confederation and Union was an agreement among the 13 states, that served as the first frame of government. This resulted in Bacon's rebellion, a result of a government unable to grow an army, control interstate commerce, or tax.
What is a categorical grant?
Money granted by the federal government to state and local governments, with strict limitations on how it is to be spent.
What court case led to judicial review?
Marbury V Madison
What is Brutus no. 1?
The constitution dimminshes the States; a large nat gov won't be able to represent the people; too big; too many clashing opinions; room for tyranny
What is a mandate?
Requires the state to comply with federal law.
What court case let the federal government invalidate laws?(unconstitutional laws)
Fletcher V Peck
1) Freedom of speech
2) Right to bear arms
3) No soldier shall be courted in any house w/o consent
4) The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
5) A person does not need to answer as it is their privacy, unless indicted or under court of law
What are subsidies?
A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business, so they stay competitive.
What court case led to the idea of separate but equal?
Plessy V Ferguson