Constitutional
Principles
Principles
Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants.
What is a mandate?
A belief that you play a role in politics, your voice matters, and the government is responsive to the participants.
What is political efficacy?
Speaker of the House, Committee Chairs, Majority of Committee members
What are two benefits of the Majority Party in Congress?
This principle supports the shared and divided powers between the national and state governments.
What is federalism?
This rule says that illegally gathered evidence may not be introduced in a criminal trial.
What is the exclusionary rule?
Written explanation about how the Constitution was expected to create a system of separation of powers and checks and balances
What is Federalist #51?
Type of federal grant for a specific purpose.
What is a categorical grant?
These two clauses in the First Amendment make up what is generally understood as Americans' "freedom of religion."
What are free exercise and establishment clauses?
The process by which a person forms his or her political views.
What is political socialization?
Written explanation of the judiciary as “the least dangerous branch”; promotes judicial review and the need for independence with lifetime appointments
What is Federalist #78?
Landmark case that held a national ban on guns in a school zone violated the commerce clause.
What is U.S. v. Lopez (1995)?
“Reserved powers” for states if powers not given to national government. Guarantees federalism.
What is the 10th Amendment?
What Article of the Constitution outlines presidential powers?
Article II
This landmark case's majority opinion created the "clear and present danger test" to analyze future free speech cases.
What is Schenck v. United States (1919)?
This law - requiring states to allow citizens to register to vote at the DMV - increased voter registration dramatically.
What is the motor-voter law? (National Voter Registration Act of 1993)