Federalist papers
Advocated for the formation of a republican government proposed by the constitution. Also argued that the government was too large and be unresponsive to the people.
What is Federalist 10?
Established the united states as a confederation of sovereign states
What is the Article of Confederation?
One of the first and most important Supreme Court cases on federal power. Established the "Necessary and Proper" clause.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
That the Federal gun-free zones Act of 1990 was unconstitutional
What is United States v Lopez?
ruled that official recitation of prayers violated the Establishment Clause.
What is Engel v. Vitale?
Which Federalist paper addresses the appropriate checks and balances that can be created in a government, and advocate for the separation of government.
What is Federalist 51?
Which article stated the reason the British colonies of North America sought *independence* in July 1176?
What is the Declaration of independence?
The Supreme court ruled (5-4) that the second amendment applies to state and local governments.
What is McDonald v Chicago?
Protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction.
What is Roe v Wade?
What is new york times co vs us?
Which Federalist article argued in favor of the unitary executive created by Article 2 of the United States Constitution?
What is Federalist No. 70?
Which article spoke about the ideas of nonviolent civil disobedience, and spoke about the obligation to break unjust laws.
What is Letter From Birmingham Jail?
Restricted racial gerrymandering in a 5-4 court decision.
What is the shaw v reno summary?
ruled that public school officials cannot censor student expression unless they can reasonably forecast that the speech disrupts schooling
What is tinker v des Moines independent community school district?
Ruled that the freedom of speech could be restricted if the words spoken represented "clear and present danger"
What is Schenck v united states?
Which federalist article spoke about the power of judicial review, and argued that the judicial department of government is the least powerful branch?
What is Federalist No. 78?
Which historical article argued that federal power is bad and that the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government?
What is Brutus 1?
What is Marbury v madison?
required states to provide defense attorneys to criminal defendants charged with serious offenses who cannot afford lawyers themselves.
What is Gideon v Wainwright?
The rule that Wisconsin's compulsory school attendance law was unconstitutional as applied to the Amish.
What is Wisconsin v Yoder?
Established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
What is the constitution of the united states?
Ruled that the U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public school are unconstitutional
What is brown v board of education?
forced Tennessee legislature to reapportion itself on basis of the population where each vote holds equal weight.
What is baker v carr?
Restricted corporate spending on electioneering communications.
What is citizens united v federal election commission FEC