Before the Constitution
Supreme Court Cases
Elements of Government
Ratification of the Constitution and Beyond
Theories and Compromises
100
Group that opposed the ratification of the constitution
Who are the anti-federalists
100

This case established the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution and federal laws over state laws.

What is MCCULLOCH V. MARYLAND (1819)

100
Each branch of government has power to limit the power of the other two branches of government
What is checks and balances
100
the most serious danger to a republic according to James Madison and most others at the constitutional convention
What are factions
100
This theory suggests that the wealthiest individuals control policy.
What is the Elite Theory
200
stated the colonists rationale to protect their natural rights by instituting a new government
What is the Declaration of Independence
200

Congress may not use the commerce clause to make possession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime.

What is UNITED STATES V. LOPEZ (1995)

200
a legislature with two separate chambers
What is bicameral
200
a series of essays written in support of ratifying the constitution
What are the Federalist Papers
200
resolved the issue of counting slaves into the population for apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
What is the 3/5 Compromise
300
Document that created strong states governments and a weak, ineffective central government
What is the Articles of Confederation
300

This case bolstered the freedom of the press, establishing a “heavy presumption against prior restraint” even in cases involving national security.

What is NEW YORK TIMES CO. V. UNITED STATES (1971)

300
Referring to a division of power between the federal government and the states
What is federalism
300
the supreme court established the power of judicial review for itself in this landmark case
What is Marbury vs. Madison
300
A resolution of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans creating a bicameral congress with equal representation in the Senate and apportionment based on population in the House of Representatives
What is the Connecticut "Great" Compromise
400
Exposed the division between rural poor and urban elite, and highlighted the need for a national military
What is Shay's Rebellion
400

The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for self-defense is applicable to the states.

What is MCDONALD V. CHICAGO (2010)

400
Political definition of granting power to an independent executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.
What is separation of powers
400
voting rights, requirements, and eligibility were left to these governmental agents by the founders.
What are the states
400
Theory suggests that too many groups attempting to influence policy weakens government
What is the Hyper-pluralist Theory
500
Conflict that encouraged the British crown to impose taxes on the American colonists
What is the French and Indian War "Seven Year's War"
500

Race-based school segregation violates the equal protection clause.

What is BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION (1954)

500
these institutions connect citizens to their government
What linkage institutions
500
these laws made by congress to punish a criminal without a jury trial were prohibited by the constitution
What are bills of attainder
500
Theory suggests that citizens give consent to be governed
Social Contract Theory
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