The Constitution
This Article of the Constitution establishes the constitution as the "supreme law of the land"
Article VI
Framework for the US Government
The US Constitution
Tinker v. Des Moines
define: stare decisis
the doctrine or policy of following rules, principles, precedents that were created in previous judicial decisions. Judges will look to the rulings and stick with that precedent
Article I, Section 8 of the constitution establishes...
Argued that a large republic was the best defense against the "tyranny of factions."
Federalist 10
Tested America's commitment to the free exercise clause
Wisconsin v. Yoder
define: Gerrymandering
the drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group
This branch of government is responsible for creating lower courts (aka every federal court that is not the Supreme Court)
The Legislative Branch
Written by MLK Jr. in order to defend the expansion of civil rights.
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Created the "clear and present danger" test for free speech
Schenck v. United States
define: Reapportionment
the redrawing of election districts to reflect changes in population
Sometimes Congress has to do things that are not EXPRESSLY written in the constitution. They can do so because of...
The Elastic Clause
(The Necessary and Proper Clause)
Defended the importance of a federal judiciary
Federalist 78
Established the process of Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
define: Devolution
returning more authority to state or local governments.
If a person immigrates to this country are there any government positions they are disqualified from running for?
The President.
Discusses the importance of Checks and Balances to a federalist government
Federalist 51
In Engel v. Vitale, it was determined that a prayer in public school was inappropriate because it violated the...
define: pork barrel spending
legislation that directs specific funds to projects within districts or states.