Landmark Supreme Court Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution requires the states to provide defense attorneys to criminal defendants charged with serious offenses who cannot afford lawyers themselves.
What is Gideon V. Wainwright
This party favors less government involvement in citizens lives and lower taxes
Who are Republicans
Powers shared by the state and federal government
What are concurrent powers
This law states that a baby born in another country is still a US citizen if both parents are US citizens
What is law of blood
The right to a speedy and public trial
What is the 6th amendment
The First Amendment rights of student journalists are not violated when school officials prevent the publication of certain articles in the school newspaper.
What is Hazelwood V. Kuhlmeier
This party favors using the power of government to promote civil rights, quality public education and affordable health care for all citizens
Who are Democrats
The supremacy clause states
Whenever there is a conflict between State and Federal law, Federal law is the "supreme" law of the land
This law states that any person born in the United States is automatically an American citizen
What is law of soil
No search or seizure without a warrant
What is the fourth amendment
This supreme court decision did not allow the sitting president to use executive privilege for illegal activity and as a result he was impeached. No one is above the law.
What is US V. Nixon (Rule of Law)
This party favors public ownership of energy resources, transportation and housing as well as free higher education and health care
Who are Socialists
Powers held back from the federal government and are for the state
What are Reserved Powers
Obligations (must do's) of American citizenship. Name two (2)
What are pay taxes, obey all laws, serve on juries, register with the selective service and defend nation if called upon to do so.
Women gain the right to vote
What is the 19th amendment
This supreme court decision said that the 2nd Amendment guarantees an individual right to possess firearms independent of service in a state militia and to use firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.
What is District of Columbia V. Heller
A form of government in which 1 person has all the power
What is Autocracy
The powers granted to the federal government and are listed in article I, section 8 of the constitution. Also known as delegated powers
What are enumerated powers
Responsibilities of US citizenship. Name two (2)
What are voting, civic participation (attend civics meetings, run for office), stay informed, volunteer
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
What is the 13th amendment
It was the first election since 1888, in which the winning candidate lost the popular vote, and is considered one of the closest U.S. presidential elections, with long-standing controversy about the result.
What is Bush V. Gore
A number of states or countries decide to form an association in order to act together
What is Confederal
County and Municipal governments are examples of which of the following: state, local or national governments
What are state governments
Writ of habeas corpus is in Article I Section 9 of the constitution. What does it state
What is a type of court order that has an official bring the prisoner before the court to see if there is enough evidence to release him/her.
What are the two ways amendments can be ratified
What are by 3/4ths of the state legislators agree OR by special ratification conventions by 3/4ths of the states