Constitution
This states that the United States Congress shall have power "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States and with the Indian Tribes."
What is the Commerce clause/ Article 1, Section 8
Is a statement of natural rights- stated government's main job was to protect these rights; if it doesn't change or overthrow it Establishes a foundation for popular sovereignty- "consent of the governed"
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Confirmed the right of Congress to utilize implied powers to carry out its expressed powers: validated the supremacy of the national government over the states by declaring that states cannot interfere with the tax the legitimate activities of the federal government.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland 1819?
Establishment clause, assembly, petition
What is the First Amendment?
What substance is decriminalized in Arizona, but illegal according to Federal law?
What is marijuana?
Grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers
What is the "elastic clause," Article 1, Section 8?
This Anti-Federalist paper that expressed fears that the new federal government would be able to threaten state sovereignty and abuse its powers. Argued that the federal constitution (especially the Supremacy Clause) made state constitutions irrelevant or subordinate.
What is Burtus No.1?
He held the status of Chief Justice for McCulloch v. Maryland.
What is Chief Justice John Marshall?
Abolish of slavery
What is the 13th Amendment?
A system where power is divided between the national and state governments.
What is federalism?
Creates and lays out the structure of the Supreme Court.
What is US Constitution, Article 3?
Published February 6, 1788 by James Madison. Explains how separation of powers and checks and balances will keep the federal government under control and prevent the abuse of power.
What is Federalist No.51?
In the infamous United States v. Lopez, was charged with violating which federal law?
What is the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990?
Search and arrest
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This recent case preserved the system of federalism, which delegates certain powers to states and certain powers to the federal government. It upheld the principle that states have control over local issues.
What is United States v. Lopez?
Sets procedure for amending the Constitution (requires action from the federal government- usually 2/3 Congress- to propse and action from the states - usually 3/4 of state legislatures- to ratify)
What is Article V of the US Constitution?
Created a unicameral Congress made up of delegates from the states- couold not raise an army or tax without the consent of 9 of 13 states- made the federal government weak and ineefective.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
In McCulloch v. Maryland, Chief Justice Marshall's reasoned
What is the "Necessary and Proper Clause"?
Women's suffrage
What is the 19th Amendment?
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had implied powers under the ____________________ to create the Second Bank of the United States and that the state of Maryland lacked the power to tax the Bank.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I, Section 8?
The Senate must confirm...
What is Judicial nominees?
Name all 4 of Ms. Summers' pets.
What are Fender, Fee-B, Fig, and Madra?
What is judicial review and question the constitutionality of laws?
18-year-old suffrage
What is the 26th Amendment?
Explain a problem that can occur due to Federalism.
What is (up for interpretation)