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In this case, the free exercise clause was used to protect the rights of the Amish families who wished to take their children out of school after the 8th grade.
What is Wisconsin v. Yoder
This occurs when 2/3 of the Congress votes to overturn a presidential veto.
What is a congressional override?
These are strict federal grants given to state and local governments to encourage their cooperation in implementing specific purposes and programs
What is a categorical grant?
Factions are awesome! We should be scared of a federal or central government because this will limit our natural rights.
What is Brutus 1?
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What is the Second Amendment?
In this case, it was determined that the state of Maryland was not allowed to tax the federal government due to the supremacy clause.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
When the president is charged with violating his office, the Senate is able to hold this kind of hearing to determine if he committed the crimes.
What is impeachment?
These are federal grants-in-aid that allow states considerable discretion (within broad limits) about how the funds will be spent
What are block grants?
I believe in the unitary executive theory! We need one president who is energetic, decisive and a good leader.
What is Federalist 70?
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What is the 14th Amendment?
In this case, SCOTUS ruled that Congress may not use the commerce clause to make possession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime.
What is United States v. Lopez?
This clause provides the Senate the ability to vote on presidential nominees to the Supreme Court and federal courts.
What is the advice and consent clause?
This political ideology supports that the idea that the federal government should implement policies to regulate the economy.
What is liberal?
Not only do we need three branches of government, but we also need checks and balances. We can't have the branches abusing their power!
What is Federalist 51?
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What is the First Amendment?
In this case, it was ruled that political spending by corporations, associations, and labor unions is a form of protected speech under the First Amendment.
What is Citizens United v. FEC?
The EPA has the following function to determine how a new law about carbon dioxide production will be monitored in major cities.
What is rule making?
National laws that direct state or local governments to comply with federal rules or regulations (clean air or water standards) but contain little or no federal funding to defray the costs of meeting these requirements.
What is a mandate?
This was the first framework of government. We thought that not really having a strong central government was a good idea because that sounded just like a king.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
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What is the Fifth Amendment?
In this case, SCOTUS ruled that majority-minority districts, created under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, may be constitutionally challenged by voters if race is the only factor used in creating the district
What is Shaw v. Reno?
What is judicial review?
This power belongs to the House of Representatives to lay and collect taxes.
What is the power of the purse?
Keeping the courts separate from the other branches is necessary! The judges do not make laws. They need to judge the constitutionality of the laws.
What is Federalist 78?
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What is the Fourth Amendment?