Bill of rights
Court cases
Federalism
Congressional Behavior
Misc
100

How many amendenments are in the bill of rights

10

100

Does Brandenburg vs Ohio exanpand or limit citizen rights


expand

100

What is federalism 

Federalism is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. 

100

what is Congressional Behavior

It is the patterns and actions of members of Congress as they do their jobs including how they interact with each other their constituents and the executive branch.

100

What are the three branches of the government 

Legislative 

Executive 

Judicial 

200

When were the first 10 amendments were rafitfied

1791

200

What amendment is D.C. vs Heller based on


2nd

200

why is federalism an important concept name three reasons 

 To avoid tyranny

 to allow more participation in politics 

to use the states as "laboratories" for new ideas and programs.

200

what is Partisanship

a strong allegiance to a persons political party 

200

Who wrote Fed 10

James Madison

300

The five parts of the first amendment 

Freedom of speech 

freedom of religion 

Freedom of the press

freedom of assembly 

Freedom of petition 

300

Why did Gideon win in Gideon vs Wainwright

He won because his trial was see as unjust and unfair 

300

 Define Implied powers and give 3 examples of them

 Powers assumed by congress come from the necessary and proper clause. 

 they can establish a federal minimum wage

 they can establish a military draft. 

300

In what ways does the committee system affect the legislative process in Congress?

The committee system greatly affects the legislative process by allowing for specialized discussions and evaluations of proposed bills before they are presented to the entire Congress.

300

What is Gerrymandering 

It is manipulating the boundries of the electoral college to favor a political party

400

Is your right of freedom of speech protected if you burn a flag

yes

400

Who one the case of New York Times vs Sullivan


New York times

400

 Define Expressed Powers and give 3 examples of them

Things specifically stated in the first three articles of the constistuon. They can declare war, they can make us pay takes, and they can declare war. 

400

How do political parties influence Congressional behavior among members?

They provide a framework for collaboration and conflict

400

What is selective incorporation

A constitutional doctrine that protects American citizens from states enacting laws that could infringe upon their rights

500

What are the two clauses of freedom of religion 

free exercise clause 

establishment clause 

500

In Atkins vs Virginia why were they not allowed togive the death penalty to those with intellectual disabilities 

Because certain people in the court wouldn’t know what they did wrong or being punished for.

500

Explain the Supreme Court case of Gibbons V. Ogden?   What Constitutional issue was at issue?  What did the ruling do for the power of the Supreme Court?

  1.  It expounded upon the commerace powers clause, the issue was being able to ship goods to New York, the Supreme Court decision forbade states from enacting any legislation that would interfere with Congress's right to regulate commerce among the separate states.



500

What is the organizational structure within Congress that divides the legislative workload among smaller groups, enabling detailed examination and discussion of proposed legislation.

Committee System

500

What is the 24th amendment and when was it ratified

It abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections. 1/23/1964

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