Bill of rights
How many amendenments are in the bill of rights
10
Does Brandenburg vs Ohio exanpand or limit citizen rights
expand
What is federalism
Federalism is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government.
what is Congressional Behavior
It is the patterns and actions of members of Congress as they do their jobs including how they interact with each other their constituents and the executive branch.
What are the three branches of the government
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
When were the first 10 amendments were rafitfied
1791
What amendment is D.C. vs Heller based on
2nd
why is federalism an important concept name three reasons
To avoid tyranny
to allow more participation in politics
to use the states as "laboratories" for new ideas and programs.
what is Partisanship
a strong allegiance to a persons political party
Who wrote Fed 10
James Madison
The five parts of the first amendment
Freedom of speech
freedom of religion
Freedom of the press
freedom of assembly
Freedom of petition
Why did Gideon win in Gideon vs Wainwright
He won because his trial was see as unjust and unfair
Define Implied powers and give 3 examples of them
Powers assumed by congress come from the necessary and proper clause.
they can establish a federal minimum wage
they can establish a military draft.
In what ways does the committee system affect the legislative process in Congress?
The committee system greatly affects the legislative process by allowing for specialized discussions and evaluations of proposed bills before they are presented to the entire Congress.
What is Gerrymandering
It is manipulating the boundries of the electoral college to favor a political party
Is your right of freedom of speech protected if you burn a flag
yes
Who one the case of New York Times vs Sullivan
New York times
Define Expressed Powers and give 3 examples of them
Things specifically stated in the first three articles of the constistuon. They can declare war, they can make us pay takes, and they can declare war.
How do political parties influence Congressional behavior among members?
They provide a framework for collaboration and conflict
What is selective incorporation
A constitutional doctrine that protects American citizens from states enacting laws that could infringe upon their rights
What are the two clauses of freedom of religion
free exercise clause
establishment clause
In Atkins vs Virginia why were they not allowed togive the death penalty to those with intellectual disabilities
Because certain people in the court wouldn’t know what they did wrong or being punished for.
Explain the Supreme Court case of Gibbons V. Ogden? What Constitutional issue was at issue? What did the ruling do for the power of the Supreme Court?
It expounded upon the commerace powers clause, the issue was being able to ship goods to New York, the Supreme Court decision forbade states from enacting any legislation that would interfere with Congress's right to regulate commerce among the separate states.
What is the organizational structure within Congress that divides the legislative workload among smaller groups, enabling detailed examination and discussion of proposed legislation.
Committee System
What is the 24th amendment and when was it ratified
It abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections. 1/23/1964