Check your Balances
Nominations to the Supreme Court must be approved by what chamber and how many votes?
Simple majority in the Senate
the term for nonverbal communication of ideas
symbolic speech
The term for a pact made by the president with another country that does not require Senate approval
Executive Agreement
lowered the voting age to 18
26th Amendment
This SCOTUS case established the power of Judicial Review.
Marbury v. Madison
The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate here.
House of Representatives
Clause that states every must receive the same treatment under the law
Equal Protection Clause (14th Amendment)
The process of redistributing seats in the House of Representatives after the Census every 10 years.
Reapportionment
Reserved Powers to the states if not granted to the Federal Government or denied to the states.
10th Amendment
This case declared "separate but equal" a violation of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Brown v. Board of Education
This is the term for the Judicial Branches primary check on the other two branches.
Judicial Review
Rule for government interference in free speech established in Schenck v. US
Clear and Present Danger Rule
Political theory that believes interest groups are likely to cause gridlock because too many of them are getting what they want.
Hyperpluralism
speedy trial, trial by jury, right to counsel, question witnesses, bring witnesses in your defense, know the charges against you
6th Amendment
This SCOTUS case state that it was unconstitutional to gerrymander on the basis of race.
Shaw v. Reno
This is the term for what happens if a bill sits on the President's desk for 10 days and Congress is no longer in session.
Pocket Veto
This law outlawed discrimination in public places
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Funding where the federal government gives money to the state to use for a particular issue, but gives them freedom to decide how to apply those funds.
Block Grant
Allows Congress to set their pay, but they can only receive a raise after the next election
27th Amendment
This SCOTUS case protected the freedom of the press by not allowing the use of prior restraint
New York Times v. US
The power of Congress to ensure executive branch agencies are carrying out their legislated responsibilities is known as what?
Legislative Oversight
This is the term for the process of extending the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states, by use of the 14th Amendment.
Selective Incorporation/Incorporation Doctrine
The belief that your vote counts. People with this belief are more likely to be involved in government.
Political Efficacy
Established a formal line of succession, VP vacancy, and protocols for Presidential disability
25th Amendment
This SCOTUS case stated that political spending by corporations and labor unions is a form of protected speech under the 1st Amendment.
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC)