Foundations
Which Foundational Doc opposed the new Constitution on the basis of fear that the federal government would overpower state and individual rights?
Brutus No. 1
Which cases established that "Separate but equal” violates the Equal Protection Clause?
Brown v. Board of Education
What clause gives Congress flexibility to create laws beyond its enumerated powers?
What is the Necessary & Proper Clause?
How does the president check the judiciary?
What is by nominating federal judges?
This number is the only even prime number.
What is 2?
What type of government does the U.S. Constitution establish?
Federal Republic
What cases expanded federal power using the Necessary & Proper and Supremacy Clauses?
McCulloch v. Maryland
What amendment reserves powers to the states?
What is the 10th Amendment?
Which SCOTUS case was focused on unequal legislative district representation?
Baker v. Carr?
Which famous scientist developed the three laws of motion?
Who is Isaac Newton?
What power is explained and justified in Federalist No. 78?
Judicial Review and Independence of the Judiciary
Which case established that compulsory school violated the Free Exercise Clause for Amish families?
Wisconsin v. Yoder
What clause did Brutus No. 1 fear would give the federal government too much power?
What is the Supremacy Clause?
How long is a senator’s term, and how many are there?
What is 6 years, 100 total?
What is the only U.S. state that grows coffee commercially?
Hawaii
This Federalist paper discusses controlling factions through pluralism via large republic
Federalist 10
What was the constitutional issue in Schenck v. United States? (Need Amendment for pts.) (Bonus if Topic is provided)
1st Amendment-Freedom Speech over Draft Resistance
Which clause did Lopez v. United States address and limit?
What is the Commerce Clause?
How did Reno v. Shaw differ from Baker v. Carr?
Equal District Sizes/Racial Gerrymandering
Who is the only artist to ever have 10 songs debut in the Billboard Top 10 in a single week.
Who is Drake?
What does Federalist No. 70 argue is essential for an effective executive? (Be specific)
Singular, Strong Executive
Gideon v. Wainwright established which part of "Due Process" to the states
Right to an Attorney
Name two clauses that are expressed in the 14th Amendment
Selective Incorporation
Equal Protection
Due Process
Which chamber of Congress is more strict & procedural? Give one example
House: Limited debate, no filibustering, Rules Committee, Limits on Speaking, Delegates Speakers
What event symbolized the end of the Cold War (Bonus pts. for the year)
Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)