Federalism
This principle divides power between a national government and regional governments.
What is federalism?
This series of 85 essays was written to support the ratification of the constitution
What are the Federalist Papers?
This principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.
What are checks and balances?
This Supreme Court case set the precedent that students have 1st Amendment rights
What is Tinker V. Des Moines?
The Bill of rights
What is the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
These powers are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution and granted to the federal government.
What are expressed powers?
This document, which the Federalist Papers aimed to replace, was the first constitution of the United States.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This branch of government has the power to veto legislation, providing a check on the legislative branch.
What is the executive branch?
This Supreme Court case struck down prayer in public schools.
What is Engel V. Vitale?
What is the Second Amendment?
These powers are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to carry out the expressed powers.
What are implied powers?
This principle, heavily discussed in the Fed. papers, involves dividing government powers among different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What is the separation of powers?
This branch of government has the power to approve the federal budget, checking the powers of the executive branch.
What is the legislative branch?
What is Brandenburg V. Ohio?
This amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
These powers are not granted to the federal government and are left to the states.
What are reserved powers?
This essay, written by James Madison, discusses the dangers of factions and how a large republic can help control them.
What is Federalist No. 10?
This branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional, checking the powers of the legislative and executive branches.
What is the judicial branch?
This Supreme Court case established a tripartite test to determine violations of the First Amendment establishment clause.
What is Lemon V. Kurtzman?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
These powers are not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to function.
What are inherent powers?
He is the author of Federalist No. 78
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
The legislative branch can override a presidential veto with this fraction of votes in both houses of Congress.
What is a two-thirds majority?
This Supreme Court case made it possible that the right to keep and bear arms can be for non-militia purposes.
What is Mcdonald V. Chicago?
This amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
What is the Tenth Amendment?