argued for large republics
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student expression. Non violent/disruptive school demonstrations were ruled to be constitutional.
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)
Who is the most powerful person in the House
Speaker of the House
Provided for the direct election U.S. Senators and expanded participation among the electorate
17th amendment
The president traveled the country giving speeches about raising the minimum wage. What informal power are they using?
bully pulpit
warned against the seemingly “uncontrollable power” of the new federal government
brutus 1
was the most recent instance of incorporation. The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for self-defense is now applicable to the states.
McDonald v. Chicago (2010)
This type of committee reconciles differences between House and Senate bills before they are sent to the president for signing
conference
Where is lobbying activity most clearly protected in our constitution?
1st amendment
“The president today met in the White House with the world champion Green Bay Packers. After putting on a jersey he joked that he had to decide between becoming president or becoming an NFL QB.”What role are they playing?
Chief of State
Shays rebellion showed the weakness of this document
articles of confederation
enforced redistricting based on the principle of “one-person-one-vote.”
Baker v. Carr (1961)
When members of Congress engage in logrolling they are
vote trading
According to the original U.S. Constitution who was responsible for determining voting qualifications?
states
Who helps the President enforce and execute laws. They are referred to as the arms and legs of the executive branch.
bureaucracy
set of core ideals – liberty, equality, and self government – that serve as the people’s common bond.”
declaration of independence
Chief Justice John Marshall established the court's power of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Redrawing the size and shape of its Congressional districts is?
redistricting
Most votes win is what type of an election?
plurality
What informal presidential power carries the same authority as law but without Congressional assent?
executive order
“If men were angels,” Madison wrote, “no government would be necessary.”
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selective incorporation example. Using the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause to apply the Sixth Amendment even in state cases
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Confirmation of presidential appointments and ratifying treaties is a role given to
In our democracy political parties, interest groups, elections and media are examples of
linkage institutions
An energetic president would be essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; for the steady administration of the laws; for the protection of property; for securing our liberty against the assaults of personal ambition.
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