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These anti-federalist essays were brutally opposed to the constitution because it gave too much power to the federal government; it demanded a bill of rights

What is Brutus 1?

100

In 1962, the Court ruled school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause. Prayer didn't seem vital(e)

What is Engel v. Vitale?

100

This article of the Constitution described the powers of the judicial branch and established the Supreme Court. 

What is Article 3

100

In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is this.

What is a virtue?

100

“One person, one vote” was established in this case to make sure equal protection of rights were protected from poor districting 

What is Baker v. Carr?

200

This document argued factions were inevitable but a strong republic would be better suited to control them than the states.

What is Federalist 10?

200

In 1972, the Court said compelling students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause

What is Wisconsin v. Yoder?

200

This article of the Constitution described the power of the legislature and established it as bicameral

What is article 1?

200

The Church equips her members to address political and social questions by helping them to develop what?

What is a well-formed conscience?

200

An important case that established "selective incorporation" of certain liberties from the Bill of Rights to the states

What is Gitlow v. New York?

300

This document argued for the government be broken into 3 branches 

What is Federalist 51?

300

This case bolstered freedom of the press by establishing “heavy presumption against prior restraint” even in cases involving national security


What is NY Times Co. v. United States (1971)

300

Which article describes how to amend the Constitution?

What is Article 5?

300

One of the Four Catholic principles of social teaching that says larger institutions in society should not overwhelm or interfere with smaller or local institutions

What is the Principle of Subsidiarity?

300

This case established that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for self-defense is applicable to the states


What is McDonald v. Chicago?

400

This important document argued for an "energetic" executive that could make quick decisions in times of crisis as opposed to the slow moving legislative branch

What is Federalist 70?

400

This case established that race-based school segregation violates the equal protection clause. Separate is definitely not equal...

What is Brown v. Board of Education?

400

The article that the President has to thank for granting him his powers

What is Article 2?

400

The first principle of catholic social teaching which upholds the truth that life is sacred and must be protected at all stages

What is Human Dignity?

400

Roe v. Wade sucked. This case overturned it.

What is Dobbs v. Jackson?

500
This document argued that the Judiciary needed to be independent to guarantee the people's rights because the legislative branch would never police itself.

What is Federalist 78?

500

This controversial court ruling said political spending by corporations is a form of protected speech under the First Amendment. 

What is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

500

This article described the "supremacy clause" which established the Constitution as the supreme law of the land

What is Article 6?

500

This principle of Catholic social teaching advocates for society to fulfill its obligation to one another, including food, shelter, education, employment, healthcare and housing

What is the Common Good?

500

This is arguably the most important Supreme Court ruling because it established the principal of "judicial review"

What is Marbury v. Madison (1803)?