Cases
What clause was cited in McCulloch v. Maryland?
Necessary and proper clause.
Declaration of Independence complaints?
No representation, high taxes, cut off American trade, quartering troops, and random searches.
What was a writing by Federalist?
Fed 10 or 51.
What compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention?
The 3/5th comprimise.
What is participatory democracy?
Broad participation in politics and society.
What did the Supreme Court rule unconstitutional in US v Lopez?
1990 gun-free zone act.
Thomas Jefferson.
What is Federalism?
Splitting of power between federal and state.
What was a compromise between states on representation in the Government?
Connecticut Comprimise.
Group-based activism by non-governmental groups for impact on policy changes.
Establishment Clause.
Who were political philosophers of the time?
John Locke and Thomas Hobbes.
What is a block grant?
A grant from the central government which a local authority can allocate to a wide range of services.
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
What is an elite democracy?
Limited participation in politics and society.
Which religion was prosecuted in Wisconsin v Yoder?
Members of the Amish religion.
What is the State of Nature?
You live with no government, no law, no morals, and no structure.
Categorical Grant
A grant given for a purpose.
Which amendment applies the bill or rights to the states?
14th amendment.
What were the problems with the Articles of Confederation?
A weak central government and everything that contributes to that.
Which Amendment was violated in Tinker v Des Moines?
The 1st Amendment.
What did Thomas Hobbs believe in?
Darwinism or the biggest and strongest will take over.
What are concurrent powers?
Powers that are shared.
What does article 5 talk about?
Amending the constitution?
What were the Articles of Confederation made out of?
They were made out of fear.