Vocabulary
What is retrospective voting?
A case which stated that separate but equal was inherently unequal, and the case that it overturned
What is Brown v. Board which overturned Plessy v. Ferguson?
A document proved too weak by Shay's rebellion
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The amendment which was overturned in 1933, and what it changed in America
What is the 18th Amendment, which when overturned ended prohibition?
A "call to action" letter on the issue of civil rights
What is "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"?
Define the iron triangle
What is the unique relationship between bureaucracy, congressmen, and lobbyists that results in the mutual benefit of all three of them?
The case that established the "clear and present danger" test
What is Schenck v. United States?
The SCOTUS case which supports Federalist no. 78
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Senator Smith votes her conscience on bills that her constituents care little about, but she votes according to the wishes of the majority of her constituents on other bills. Which model of representation do her actions embody?
What is a politico?
Senator Smith votes her conscience on bills that her constituents care little about, but she votes according to the wishes of the majority of her constituents on other bills. Which model of representation do her actions embody?
What is a politico?
What Congress did wrong, as proved in US v. Lopez
What is exceeding power by establishing a gun law under the commerce clause?
A document highlighting how essential independent freedoms are, claiming the Constitution proves none
What is Brutus 1?
The nine people currently sitting on the US Supreme Court
Who are John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito, Elena Kagan, Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer, Neil Gorsuch, and Sonia Sotomayor?
The first ten amendments to the constitution (and what they ensure)
What is:
1) Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition, and expression
2) Right to keep and bear arms
3) No quartering
4) Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
5) Due Process
6) Right to a speedy and public trial
7) Right to a trial by jury
8) Excessive bail shall not be required, and protection from cruel and unusual punishment
9) The people have rights outside those listed in the Constitution
10) Reserved powers
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