DOCUMENTS I
Madison afraid that the “mischiefs of faction” will be controlled by the power of a large republic. It is this reason that a republic where power was broken up between the national and state governments was born.
What is federalist 10?
written to replace the articles of confederation: Mission Statement, 7 Articles & 27 Amendments
what is the constitution of the united states
"separate educational facilities are inherently unequal"
what is Brown v Board of Education
SCOTUS ruling that established the principle of "one person, one vote," ruling that legislative districts with dramatically different populations violated the equal protection clause of 14th amendment & allowed the federal government in those instances to intervene.
what is Baker v. Carr
1993 SCOTUS case that ruled racial gerrymandering violate white plaintiffs' equal protection of the laws under the 14th amendment, unless there is compelling governmental interest.
what is Shaw v. Reno
Anti-federalists' belief that the constitution gives too much power to the government. They wanted to replace the system with a representative democracy that produces elites who can lead as well as intelligent enough to represent the people.
What is brutus 1?
Created our very first system of government, which lacked a judiciary and executive branch.
what are the articles of confederation
1819 SCOTUS ruling which declared states don't have the power to tax the US government & created the doctrines of "implied powers" and "national supremacy."
what is McCulloch v. Maryland
First SCOTUS ruling to restrict congress' power to pass legislation under commerce since new deal in 1930s.
what is United States v. Lopez
SCOTUS ruling that led to selective incorporation of the 2nd amendment onto the states.
what is McDonald v. Chicago
Hamilton disagrees to a system of multiple executive figures because a single executive is always better than multiple when it comes to acting quickly to remove corruption.
What is federalist 70?
Reflects Enlightenment ideals, especially that of popular sovereignty and the social contract theory.
what is the declaration of independence
SCOTUS case that declared part of a Congressional act unconstitutional and helped establish the court as an equal player in system of checks and balances.
what is marbury v madison
1973 supreme court ruling that women's rights to terminate a pregnancy by abortion is protected by right to privacy implicit in constitution. the supreme court ruling altered policy on abortion in 46 states
what is Roe v Wade
1919 SCOTUS ruling that said protests against WW1 weren't protected by 1st amendment because they posed a "clear and present danger... that congress has a right to prevent"
what is Schenck v. U.S.
"If men were angels, no government would be necessary."
What is federalist 51?
Written in response to white religious leaders & is a major work from the Civil Rights Movement.
what is the letter from birmingham jail
SCOTUS ruling based off the 6th amendment, which declared a right to counsel in criminal cases is guaranteed by the states in all felony cases for defendants who can't afford to pay a legal defense.
what is Gideon v. Wainwright
1962 supreme court ruling that prayer in public schools is a violation of 1st amendment establishment clause
what is Engel v Vitale
1972 SCOTUS ruling stating parents couldn't be required to send their children to school past 8th grade; it opened the door to homeschooling.
what is Wisconsin v. Yoder
argued for independence of the judiciary and giving them judicial review to allow them to judge/strike down laws passed by congress that is unconstitutional
what is federalist 78?
Brutus 1
SCOTUS ruling that established schools can restrict student expression if they can prove that it will cause a "substantial disruption" to the school environment or infringe on the rights of others.
what is Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
1971 SCOTUS ruling that denied the government's use of "prior restraint" over publication of the Pentagon Papers.
what is new york times company vs us
2010 SCOTUS ruling that struck down FEC regulations limiting spending in American elections.
What is Citizens United v. F.E.C.