In the Court
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established that the Supreme Court of the US has what power?
Judicial Review: Ability to check the power of Congress and the President by judging acts constitutional or not.
(Literal meaning: rule by the people) The people give the government its power. The framers of the Constitution believed that power begins with the citizens, who can exercise that power to make decisions that affect their own and other Americans’ lives. For citizens to make wise decisions, they should stay informed about the issues and vote.
Popular Sovereignty
This act created the Civil Rights Commission and established a Civil Rights Division in the US Justice Dept. The law gave federal courts the power to register African-American voters.
Civil Rights Act of 1957
Which principle of the US Constitution relates to the informal practice of election procedures?
Popular Sovereignty
The First Amendment to the US Constitution includes protections for what five freedoms?
Speech, Petition, Religion, Assembly, and Press
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) ruled that Congress had the right to do what?
Regulate interstate commerce
A form of government where people vote for representatives (Congress, President and Vice President, some judges). The framers of the Constitution wanted people to have a voice in the government, but they did not want public opinion to interfere with good government. These elected representatives are responsible to the citizens and they must govern according to law. The principle of Republicanism should not be confused with the Republican Party.
Republicanism
This act banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, or ethnic origin in hotels, restaurants, and all places of employment doing business with the federal govt. The act cut off federal aid to school districts with segregated schools.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which Constitutional principle relates to the informal practice of impoundment?
Checks and Balances
This Amendment requires officers to carry a signed search warrant before looking around for evidence when a crime is suspected.
4th
Baker v. Carr and Reynolds v. Sims both affected which underlying principle to the US Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty
A form of government where power is shared between the national and state governments. The framers of the Constitution wanted to create a strong national government (to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation), yet enable state governments to address local issues. The term “federal government” generally applies to the central national authority.
Federalism
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?
Ended poll taxes, suspended literacy tests as barriers to vote
What is the informal practice called whereby the legislature has the ability to review and evaluate the actions of the executive branch?
Legislative Oversight
This Amendment discusses being excessive, cruel, and unusually punishing....
8th
Buckley v. Valeo and Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha both affected which underlying principle of the US Constitution?
Separation of Powers
Governmental power is separated into three branches: legislative, which makes the laws; executive, which enforces the laws; and judicial, which interprets the laws. Each branch has its own responsibilities, including overseeing the other branches. The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that no person or group could abuse their powers.
Separation of Powers
Which Constitutional principle was affected by Force Bill of 1833?
Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Whigs, and Democrat-Republicans are examples of what informal practice?
Political Parties
These Amendments send powers not listed in the US Constitution back to the people and the states (mention which is which).
9th (people) and 10th (states)
Which Constitutional principle did Kelo v. City of New London, Connecticut affect?
Limited Government
In order for a separation of powers to succeed, each branch of government needs to be limited in its power. Each branch “checks” that the other two branches are functioning within their given powers and that responsibilities are balanced among them. The system of checks and balances ensures that no one group of people becomes too powerful.
Checks and Balances
The War Powers Act of 1973 affected the meaning of which Constitutional Principle?
Separation of Powers
Federal grants and Interstate Compacts are two examples of informal practices relating to this Constitutional Principle.
Federalism
This Amendment deals with due process of law for legal proceedings, including protections from eminent domain, indictment from a grand jury, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination.
5th