SC Cases I
What case did Brown V Board overturn?
Plessy v Ferguson
In Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) how did the Supreme Court's decision address state interests and individual rights?
It balanced the state’s interest in compulsory education with the students’ free exercise rights.
How many members are in the House and Senate?
435- House
100- Senate
What are the components of the first amendment?
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly.
What is the rule of 3 for survival scenarios?
3 minutes without air and you begin to die.
3 days without water and you begin to die.
3 weeks without food and you begin to die.
What were the Papers or secret documents involved in NY Times vs US?
Pentagon Papers
Which precedent was set by Engel v Vitale (1962) regarding religion in public schools?
School sponsored prayer,, even if if is non-denominational is unconstitutional
Name the powers of each branch. Power of the...
Executive- Enforces the law/Power of the Sword
Judicial- Interprets the law/Power of the Pen
Congress- Makes the law/Power of the Purse
This Amendment deals with the issue of a president becoming physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of the job.
25th
Who is Robert Reich?
Former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton.
What case established that the police must read your rights when arrested?
Miranda v. Arizona
What potential challenge related to the First Amendment might a politician face when addressing concerns about "fake news"?
Balancing Attempts to regulate information with safeguards for free press
Name all three articles that establish each of the branches?
Article One- Congress
Article Two - Executive
Article III- Judicial Branch,
What is the main focus of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Equal protection under the law
What is the only appropriate greeting when you meet someone from Philadelphia?
Go, Birds!
From the necessary cases you need to know, what is the most recent landmark case the SC ruled that the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms was applicable to the states. ?
McDonald V Chicago
In which case did Supreme court decide in favor of student's freedom of speech rights at school under first amendment?
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Who wrote Federalist 51?
James Madison or Publius
How many amendments are CURRENTLY in the US Constitution?
27
What was the highest political office obtained by the person our school is named after?
Member of Congress
What case was removed from the AP Gov Curriculum for the Academic year 2023-2024.
Roe V Wade
What SC Justice advocated for freedom of speech during World War I, seen in his dissenting opinion in Schenck v. United States?
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Who wrote the MOST Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
Name all 10 Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights
Amendment 1 Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
Amendment 2 Right to bear arms
Amendment 3 Quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4 Search and arrest
Amendment 5 Rights in criminal cases
Amendment 6 Right to a fair trial
Amendment 7 Rights in civil cases
Amendment 8 Bail, fines, punishment
Amendment 9 Rights retained by the People
Amendment 10 States' rights
What is the highest score you can achieve on an AP exam?
5