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This Article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch of government. 
What is Article III. 
100
These powers of the federal government are explicitly listed on the Constitution. 
What are enumerated powers? 
100
This protects you from being forced to testify against yourself in a criminal case. 
What is the 5th Amendment. 
100
This is the process by which political values are formed and passed from one generation to the next. 
What is political socialization?
100
This landmark case established the principle of judicial review. 
What is Marbury v. Madison?
200
This political philosopher argued that a primary purpose of government was to protect natural rights. 
Who is John Locke. 
200
This clause expands the powers of the federal government (it's also good for an expanding waist;) 
What is the Elastic Clause (or the Necessary and Proper Clause)? 
200
This amendment prevents your teacher from arbitrarily going through your book bag. 
What is the 4th Amendment. 
200
This is most important factor that affects peoples' political values and beliefs. 
What is the family?
200
This case expanded the power of Congress, allowing it to outlaw racial discrimination in public accommodations. 
What is Heart of Atlanta Motel v. U.S. 
300
This event was significant because it scared American elites so much that they were moved to write a new constitution. 
What is Shay's Rebellion. 
300
Indiana law and federal law conflict. Federal law wins. This is why. 
What is the Supremacy Clause? 
300
This is perhaps your favorite amendment if you are accused of a crime? No, not the 4th. Though we like that one too. 
What is the 6th Amendment. 
300
This is a cohesive set of beliefs about politics, public policy, and the role of government.
What is political ideology?
300
This early case expanded the powers of Congress by allowing the federal government to outlaw the interstate shipment of lottery tickets.
What is Champion v. Ames? 
400
This "compromise" led to a bicameral legislature - just ask Tony the Tiger. 
What is the Connecticut Compromise (or Great Compromise)
400
Most of Congress's power to act stems from this clause.  
What is the Commerce Clause?
400
This amendment changed the method for electing representatives to the Senate. 
What is the 17th Amendment. 
400
This group would most likely support abortion rights and a national health care system. 
Who are liberals? 
400
Poor Roscoe! He just wanted to grow wheat. 
What is Wickard v. Filburn?
500
The Supremacy Clause can be found here. 
What is Article VI (6) of the Constitution. 
500
The United States has a federal system of government. Most countries don't - they have this system of government. 
What is a unitary system?
500
This amendment says you have other rights not listed in the Constitution. 
What is the 9th Amendment? 
500
This group is believes that in limiting government in both the economic realm and in regard to social issues. 
Who are libertarians? 
500
If you get this, you know your stuff. This case overruled Hammer v. Dagenhart. So long child labor!
What is United States v. Darby?