Supreme Court Cases
The constitutional provisions used in the Supreme Court case McCulloch vs Maryland was what?
The necessary and proper clause and the supremacy clause
What rebellion influenced the change of Federalism?
Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
Technically, who set the amount of terms a President can serve?
George Washington with 2 terms served
Define bicameral
2 branches
What was the impact of the Marbury v Madison case?
It established the power of judicial review
What is the significance to federalism of the consolidation of categorical grants-in-aid into block grants?
They restore power to the states and localities
Define Common Law
A legal system based on custom and court rulings
Who served 4 terms, causing the 22nd Amendment to be passed?
FDR
Define gerrymandering
Redistricting to benefit certain political parties
What was the decision of the McCulloch v Maryland case?
Ruled that the State of Maryland cannot tax the National Bank
Define Federalism
A form of government in which power is divided between the federal government and the states
Define Midnight Judges
The 16 judges that were added by the Judiciary Act of 1801 that were called this because Adams signed their appointments late on the last day of his administration
What does the 22nd Amendment state?
It limits the president to only two 4 year terms in office
Define enumerated powers
Powers given to the federal government
What was the decision of the Plessy v Ferguson case?
Segregation is constitutional and established the concept of "separate but equal"
What is a land grant?
First form of grants-in-aid to the states by the federal government were in this form
Why did people support judicial activism?
It is necessary to correct injustices and promote needed social changes. It also can use power to shape social issues
Define franking privilege
Free postage for members of Congress to communicate with citizens
What impact did the Brown v Board of Education case make?
It ended legal segregation in the US
How is the 17th Amendment a reflection of Federalism?
It allowed Americans to vote directly for U.S senators
Why did people oppose judicial activism?
People believed judges were making laws, not just interpreting them
How many years after the president have served their terms do they get secret service protection?
10 years
A senator's right to unlimited time on the floor