Supreme Court Cases
The court ruled that U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional, even if the segregated schools are otherwise equal in quality.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This is system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
What is a democracy?
This is the amendment that grants the freedom of religion, speech, and identity.
What is the First Amendment?
This document addresses the question of how to reconcile citizens with interests contrary to the rights of others.
What is Federalist 10?
The Federalist Papers were written by these people.
Who is Hamilton, Jay, and Madison?
Established the doctrine of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
What is due process?
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
What is the Tenth Amendment?
This document argues that a free republic cannot exist in such a large territory as the United States.
What is Brutus 1?
A public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.
What is a Bully Pulpit?
The Constitution gives the federal government certain implied powers.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
According to rightful entitlement or claim; legally
What is de jure?
This amendment grants the right for an American to bear arms.
What is the Second Amendment?
Appropriate checks and balances can be created in government and also advocates a separation of powers within the national government.
What is Federalist 51?
Currently holding office.
What is Incumbent?
Illegally obtained material cannot be used in a criminal trial.
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
Counterbalancing influences
What is checks and balances?
This amendment grants an individual a right to privacy.
What is the Ninth Amendment?
What is the Articles of Confederation?
Guarantees and freedoms that governments commit not to abridge, either by constitution, legislation, or judicial interpretation, without due process.
What are Civil Liberties?
Indigent defendants must be provided representation without charge.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
In fact, or in effect, whether by right or not; matter of fact
What is de facto?
This amendment grants the right to due process.
What is the Fifth Amendment?
This document argues that “an unjust law is no law at all,” and is widely referenced to describe the Civil Rights Movement.
What is a Letter from Birmingham Jail?
Class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals.
What are Civil Rights?