Vocab!
Gerrymandering
To manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party.
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, assembly, religion, press, and the right to petition the government.
10th Amendment
All powers not specifically granted to the federal government are reserved for the states.
Supremacy Clause
The constitution if the supreme law of the land and overpowers state laws when in conflict with federal ones.
Marbury vs. Madison
Federalism
Separation of powers between the state governments and the federal government
2nd Amendment
The right to keep and bear arms.
4th Amendment
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Warrant necessary.
Commerce Clause
Congress has the power to regulate commerce with both foreign nations and between the states.
U.S. v Lopez
The Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990 was ruled unconstitutional. This weekend the power of the commerce clause/federal government.
Grants in Aid
Funding given to states from the federal government for specific projects.
5th Amendment
Protection against self-incrimination
right to due process
eminent domain (no seizure of private property without just compensation)
grand jury
7th Amendment
Right to a jury in civil cases.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Each state must recognize the public acts, records, judicial proceedings of every other state
Article IV
Relationships between states.
Block Grants
Grants that are given to states with limited rules regarding how they are used
6th Amendment
Right to know the charges against you
Right to confront witnesses
Right to a speedy and public trial
Right to a lawyer
Right to an impartial jury
3rd Amendment
Prohibited the quartering of soldiers in civilians homes without permission.
Enumerated Powers
Powers explicitly granted to the federal government in the constitution.
Extradition
If you commit a crime in one county or state you will still be tried in your county or state of residence
Title lX
Eliminated discrimination in education and provided equal funding for male and female sports.
8th Amendment
Cruel and unusual punishment prohibited
Excessive bail prohibited
9th Amednment
The rights of the people are not only limited to the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
Concurrent Powers
Powers shared between the states and the federal government
Unfunded Mandate
Mandates that are given to states by the federal government that do not come with funding