Req. SCOTUS Cases
Compelling Amish students to attend school past the 8th grade is illegal
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Written by Hamilton.
says the judiciary must be independent
Federalist #78
3 Branches of Government
Legislative
Executive
Judiciary
Acting on behalf of a group to influence policy
Lobbying
Electors chosen in each state, pledged to vote for a presidential nominee
Electoral College
Right to keep and bear arms for self-defense applies to the states.
McDonald v. Chicago
Constitution gives too much power to a central government. States that the necessary and proper clause is a blank check to congress. Feels that the supremacy clause will make state governments obsolete.
Brutus #1
10th Amendment
Powers reserved to the states.
Minor groups in the election process
Third Parties
Life, Liberty and property - the government cannot take away
Natural Rights
Established "one man, one vote"
Baker v. Carr
Written by James Madison.
Wanted power divided between 3 branches and wanted a national and state government.
Called for Checks and Balances and didn't want the power to be too centralized.
Federalist #51
Which amendment eliminated poll taxes
24th amendment
How individuals develop their political identity. Influenced by family, religion, region, etc.
Political Socialization
Legislation prohibiting gender discrimination in schools receiving federal aid
Title IX (of the Education Amendment Act 1972)
Gideon v. Wainright established what principal through which amendment?
Selective Incorporation
6th Amendment
Stated that factions are inevitable. A large republic is the best form of government to address factions.
Federalist #10
Goals of the Anti-Federalist.
(must have 1 of the 3 correct)
Demanded to have a Bill of Rights
More restrictions on government power
Eliminate congress’ ability to tax
How a person's views change over time due to age and experiences
life cycle effects
says persons born in the US are citizens and prohibits states from denying persons due process or equal protection under the law
14th amendment
This case established Judicial review. It stated that the Supreme Court is allowed to nullify an act of the legislative or executive branch that violates the Constitution.
Marbury v. Madison
Written by Hamilton.
Argues for a single, "energetic" executive
Federalist #70
List 2 of the 5 core values of an American's Political socialization
Individualism
Equality of Opportunity
Free Enterprise
Rule of Law
Limited Government
period at the end of a presidental term when Congress may block presidential initiatives and nominees
Lame-Duck Period
policy designed to address the consequences of previous discrimination by providing special consideration to individuals based upon their characteristics
affirmative action