Landmark Court Cases
Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence
Early Americans
A Young Government
Miscellaneous
100
Judicila review means that the Supreme Court has the final say in whether or not an act of government on the federal, state, or local level is constitutional. Which Supreme Court case in 1803 established the important priniciple of Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
100
An unalienable right is ---
a natural right that cannot be surrendered.
100
The members of this group settled in what is now Massachusetts to separate themselves from their homeland, where they had no religious freedom.
Separatist
100
One of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation was that it---
Did not provide a government strong enough to solve the problems faced by the newly independent colonies.
100
What geographical characteristics made the Northeast a good place for industrial development?
The soil was poor for farming, but there were swift-flowing rivers and good harbors.
200
Just before President John Adams left office, he appointed ______________ as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
John Marshall
200
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness are ---
unalienable rights
200
Which colony was founded not only as a business venture but also as a refuge for Catholics?
Maryland
200
The Federalist Papers presented strong and convincing arguments in favor of---
Adopting the Constitution of 1787
200
This plan of government favored large states and created a strong central government with a two-house legislature.
The Virginia Plan
300
This Supreme Court case of 1819 concerned specifically Congress' right to charter a national bank. According to the Supreme Court, under the "neccessary and proper" clause Congress has the right to enact any law necessary to fulfill its duties as set forth in the U.S. Constitution. For example, among powers, Congress can charter a national bank or regulate commerce. Identify this court case --
McCulloch v Maryland
300
The prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment; the protection from search and seizure; the right to a speedy public trial; and the right to assemble are all found in the --
Bill of Rights
300
Joseph Martin was a young soldier who wrote an account of his time in the Continental Army. He said, "We could be tracked by our bloody footprints upon the rough frozen ground" What event is Joseph Martin speaking of?
Winter at Valley Forge
300
The most important feature of federalism in government is ---
The division of powers between a central federal government and state governments.
300
This system of representation in government made it so that every five slaves was counted as three people.
The 3/5 compromise
400
Which Supreme Court case in 1824 greatly affects all movement of goods and products across state lines (interstate commerce)?
Gibbons v. Ogden
400
The chief purpose of the Bill of Rights was to---
Protect individual rights of Americans.
400
The geographical feature that contributed to locating the original thirteen colonies along the East Coast rather than farther inland, was the---
Appalachian Mountains
400
Why did the Anti-federalist argue against ratification of the Constitution before any amendments were added?
They believed that the Constitution did not protect individual freedoms.
400
This principle of government created three branches that would be able to check each other and not over power any of the others.
Checks and Balances
500
This landmark court case gave congress more power under the necessary and proper clause than is specifically stated in the Constitution.
Marbury v. Madison (1819) --
500
Anti-federalist would not ratify the Constitution until what was added?
The Bill of Rights
500
Represenative government appealed to the early American colonist because--
It gave colonist many freedoms and a voice in their government
500
Name the uprising that was caused due to the fact that the Articles of Confederation gave states the power to heavily tax farmers and land owners?
Shay's Rebellion
500
This principle states that our government cannot function without consent of the people, who also give power to the their leaders to make decisions.
Popular Sovereignty
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