Constitution and Federalism
Article I of the Constitution outlines the powers of this branch of government.
What is the legislative branch.
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What is Fourth; search and seizure.
If you're an American, chances are you get most of your news coverage through this.
What is television.
If you vote your conscience as a senator, rather than the wishes of your constituency, you may be emulating this type of representation.
What is delegate.
"The search warrant did not issue against the defendant, but against the Socialist headquarters at 1326 Arch Street."
Powers reserved to the government to regulate health, safety, and morals are known by as these.
What are police powers.
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What is Second; right to bear arms.
We call them interest groups. James Madison referred to them by this name in Federalist no. 10.
What are factions.
You won't find these type of presidential powers in the Constitution. Instead, they come from the "rights, duties, and obligations" of the office.
What are inherent powers.
"Personal, marital, familial, and sexual privacy said to be protected by the Bill of Rights."
What is Roe v. Wade.
In 1818, a state attempted to impose taxes on the First National Bank. The cashier of that bank sued - leading to this monumental Supreme Court decision favoring national power over the economy.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland.
The first one off the bench in an NBA game.
What is Sixth; right to a fair and speedy trial.
This type of nonprofit political group can raise unlimited funds for a candidate to whom they cannot speak.
What is a super PAC.
These committees are assembled to iron discrepancies in Senate and House bills.
What are conference committees.
"Equality of treatment is accorded when the races are provided substantially equal facilities."
What is Brown v. Board.
These powers are not delegated to the national government or denied to the states.
What are reserved powers.
Speaker of the house in the line of succession.
What is Third; quartering of soldiers.
Lumberjack? Congressmen? You support me, and I'll support you, is what you might say when utilizing this legislative strategy.
What is logrolling.
Appealing to the Supreme Court? First, you'll need to wait until the Court grants you this writ.
What is of certiorari.
"Court, the problem of a defendant's federal constitutional right to counsel in a state court has been a continuing source of controversy and litigation in both state and federal courts."
What is Gideon v. Wainwright.
Money given for a specific purpose by the federal government is often known by this name.
What is categorical grant-in-aid.
Timothee Chalamet plays him in "The King."
What is Fifth; self incrimination.
In Oregon, we have this type of primary. Better update your registration!
What is closed.
Latin for "let the decision stand," this is the legal doctrine of precedent.
What is stare decisis.
"Self-defense is a basic right, recognized by many legal systems from ancient times to the present day."
What is McDonald v. Chicago