Landmark Cases
This case established judicial review
What is Marbury v. Madison?
A power which is written in the Constitution is called...
What is an expressed power?
One example of an executive check is...
Responses will vary. Possible responses include: What is veto, appointment, clemency, etc.
One difference between civil and common law is...
Responses will vary. Responses include: What is codified vs uncodified?
This constitutional principle means that the U.S. is a government in which we elect representatives.
What is republicanism?
This case said segregation was constitutional
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
The power to issue licenses is an example of this type of power.
What is reserved power?
The president's power to speak and be listened to.
What is bully pulpit?
Federal judges serve....
What is For life
The supremacy clause of the Constitution says...
What is the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land?
This case limited the power of the president
What is U.S. v. Nixon?
Two examples of checks that the legislative can exercise on the other branches are...
Responses will vary. Possible answers include: What is impeachment, confirming appointments, overriding veto, etc.
This is an act of the president to work independently of Congress.
What is executive order?
The independent power of tribal governments is...
What is Sovereignty
If I say that the president should not have the power to issue executive orders because it is not in the Constitution, I am using this type of interpretation.
What is strict interpretation?
This case emphasized national supremacy and the power of the legislative
What is Gibbons v. Ogden?
Two examples of differences between the House and Senate
Responses will vary. Examples include: What is upper vs. lower house?, What is longer terms for Senate?, etc.
The power of the president has...
What is grown over time?
The principle of the Constitution in which the people have the power is called...
What is popular sovereignty
The 14th amendment emphasizes that...
Every U.S. citizen is equal under the law.
This case limited the power of the legislative over commerce
What is U.S. v. Lopez?
The president can do this with a bill if he wishes to remain hands-off with it.
What is ignoring the bill?
The War Powers Resolution limited the power of the president because...
What is the president had too much power?
This amendment protects the power of the states?
What is the 10th
This amendment includes limits on eminent domain, no double jeopardy, and other rights protecting the accused.
What is the 5th amendment?