Court Cases
This case dealt with racial gerrymandering
Shaw v. Reno
Fear of factions
Federalist 10
Division and sharing of powers between state and federal government
Federalism
Article V
Amendment Process
a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.
bully pulpit
This case came up with the "one man, one vote" doctrine and dealt with rural/urban gerrymandering
Baker v. Carr
Brutus 1
Opposed Constitution
Government is based on the consent of the people
Popular sovereignty
Formal agreement between president and leaders of other countries
Executive agreement
Liberal party
This case said that Gun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce.
Separation of powers/checks and balances
Federalist 51
What did George Washington warn us about in his farewell address?
Political parties
Stay neutral in foreign affairs
Authority and responsibility of the federal government to monitor and regulate state and local activities
Federal oversight
Conservative party
Republican
This SCOTUS ruling is based on Supremacy Clause; no state can tax institutions created by Congress. Established "Necessary & Proper" Clause
McCulloch v Maryland
Single, strong executive
Federalist 70
Articles of Confederation failures
Could not tax
No president
No national court
View that elected representative should represent the opinions of their people
Delegate model
legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return
Pork-barrel legislation
This SCOTUS case established judicial review
Marbury v Madison
Says judicial branch is least dangerous/established judicial review
Federalist 78
What are concurrent powers?
Powers held jointly by national and state governments
Legislators should consider the will of the people but act in ways that they believe are best for the long-term interest of the nation
Trustee model
3 parts of an iron triangle
Congress
Interest groups
Bureaucracy