Cases
This case resulted in peace between the states and helped promote competition and created economic growth within the US
what is Gibbons V Ogden
In the presence of each other and God, this charter was created to form a civil body.
What is the Mayflower compact
This person believed in unity mutual support selflessness and a strong community bond
Which text emphasized the idea that people are naturally equal and meant to govern themselves.
what is Anonymous "the people are the best governors"
This case decided that proximate cause and carelessness led to this company being liable for damages.
what is Fent vs New York railroad
This case stated that states cannot tax the federal government.
What is McCulloch V Maryland
This group of people engaged in paying taxes, trade, and business activity however received no government benefits.
who are the widows of New york and taxes
This code mandated that individuals could not be punished or penalized without due process
What is Laws and LIberties of Massachuests
In this plan, Maddison wanted three branches of government and called for a senate and a house.
what is The Virginia plan
This case deals with water rights and building dams.
What is Cary V Daniels
In this case, the court deemed that a slave was rendered useless and so the defendant should get a refund
What is Icar Vs Suarez
In this case, three runaway servants were brought back with two receiving
What is John Punch
This charter establishes the government and ensures justice and fairness for all residents in that state
What is the new york charter of liberties
This paper discusses the importance of judicial review and sets up a system of Checks and balances
what is fed 78
This act allows for the review of US treaties statutes or questions of authority
What is the Judiciary act
what is Ryan V NY Central railroad company
What is the Run-aways Act cii
This author explains that once a husband and wife are married they are considered one in the eyes of the law
Who is William Blackstone
This federal document is considered important to the framers and the public and cannot be taken away
What is the bill of rights
In this case, a judge decided that the caveat emptor or buyer beware must be applied because the buyer trusted the good faith of the seller in buying a horse
What is Mcfarland V Newman watts
This case helped establish tort law
What is brown vs kendall
This document stated that both the king and barons have sworn to uphold the principles listed in good faith
Whatis the magna carta
In this document Penn discusses the idea that a just and free government is not just one where the laws govern but one where the people are involved in making those laws creating a balance of power
what is William Penn First frame of government
This enlightenment thinker questioned the value of a monarchy and argued that a honesty man is more valuable to society then a king
Who is Paine
This case dealt with the question of operating vessels in NY waters
what is Livingston vs Van ingen