3 Branches of Government
Which house must confirm Supreme Court nominees
Senate
In this court case, students protested the Vietnam war wearing armbands
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
Separation of Church and state is part of which amendment?
1st
Defends the Executive branch making the argument that it's necessary to have a single leader heading the branch
Fed paper #70
The Power for Congress to regulate trade
Commerce Clause
If Congress is struggling to pass a law, what can the President do to try and achieve a similar legislative goal?
Executive orders
This court case involved the "Pentagon Papers"
New York Times v. United States (1971)
Right to bear arms
2nd
Discusses the Judicial branch and the need for judicial review
Fed Paper #78
Congress has power over states
Necessary and proper clause or elastic clause
The term when the senate ends the filibuster
Cloture/rule 22
Supreme court ruled that prayer during school hours violated the establishment clause
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Right to a speedy and public trial
6th
Argues the federal government is too large and will not be able to respond to the need of citizens
Brutus 1
Federal law is above state law
Supremacy Clause
Writ of Certiorari
When the court requests to review a case
This court case ended the right of the Federal government to prosecute students under the commerce clause for bringing guns on school campus
United States v. Lopez (1995)
Can't torture
8th
In this Fed paper, Madison argued about how "Factions" are natural to liberty
Fed paper #10
Separation of church and state
Establishment Clause
Latin phrase for when the court rules based on precedent
Stare Decisis
This court case created the term "clear and present danger"
Schenck v. United States (1919)
Double jeopardy
5th
Addresses Checks and Balances as a great balance against tyranny
Fed paper #51
Federal Government cannot deprive someone of life, liberty or property
Due Process Clause