Unit 1
What was the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Did not give the federal government enough power
What is a senator's term limit?
6 years
"Liberty is to faction, what air is to fire, an aliment without which it instantly expires."
What Federalist Paper is this from?
Federalist #10
What clause is US v. Lopez about?
Commerce Clause
Name state capitals
25 points for each capital named. If the number said is not fulfilled, remaining two teams will each get 50 points
What is federalism?
The division of power between the national and state governments
What is a Writ of certiorari?
Request for the Supreme Court to review a lower court's case
Which Federalist Paper argues for a strong executive leader?
Federalist #70
What was the issue in the case of McCulloch v. Maryland? Issue as in the I in FIHRR
Does Congress have the power to establish banks? Are the states allowed to tax said banks?
Name Presidents in order (can start from anywhere)
50 points for each president named in order. If the number stated is not fulfilled, the remaining two teams will each get 100 points.
Name a check of power from both the Legislative and Judicial branch against the Executive branch.
Legislative branch can override vetoes, approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, impeach the President.
The judicial branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional.
What is the Latin term meaning "let the decision stand" this practice bases judicial decisions on precedents established in previous/similar cases
Stare Decisis
What does Federalist #51 argue for?
Which case is about racial gerrymandering?
Shaw v. Reno
How many people can you name in this class?
75 points for each person named! If the number said is not fulfilled, the remaining two teams get 150 points each.
What are the two types of grants? Explain them.
Categorical: For a specific category
Block: Money to the state, no specific category to be used in
Explain how a pocket veto works
If a president receives a bill but there are less then 10 days left in the Congressional session, then that president can just leave the bill until those 10 days run out and it will be vetoed.
How many Federalist Papers did Madison write? For 150 points, name a Federalist paper that John Jay wrote.
29, 2,3,4,5,64
What are the clause(s) used in the case of Baker v. Carr?
Fourteenth Amendment (Equal Protection Clause)
How many amendments can you explain? You have to state the number and what the amendment is about.
100 points for each amendment named and explained! If the number stated is not fulfilled, remaining two teams get 200 points each.
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
The decision to have bicameral legislation (Proportional representation in HR and two senators for the Senate.)
What are the 3 parts of the Iron Triangle
Bureaucratic Agencies, Congressional committees, Interest groups
In Federalist #78 what is a point Hamilton makes as to why judges should serve for life?
Frees them from political pressure (as they will go through several terms), which helps judges to review unconstitutional laws.
Only a few men can become judges with the demands that come with it.
What are the facts of the case Marbury v. Madison?
Marbury was appointed to become a federal district judge. President Adams had appointed this at the very end of his term. Because it was done at the very end of the term the paperwork was not delivered precisely, and Marbury never got his commission. Marbury wanted the executive branch to receive and address his commission. He took this case to the Supreme Court, where Justice John Marshall agreed with his point of view, but did not want to use it because it would make them seem politically against the current presidency. Instead, he decided to address another issue.
How many grievances from the List of Grievances can you name?
125 points per correct answer! If the number stated is not fulfilled, remaining two teams get 250 points each.