A a government system in which each branch of the government has some power over the others.
What is checks and balances.
100
In the formation of the Constitution these people were concerned with the federal government having too much power.
Who are anti-federalists.
100
The form of federalism in which national and state governments are seen as distinct entities providing separate services.
What is dual federalism.
100
This type of speech can be regulated by the government since its false statements could damage a person's reputation.
What is libel/slander.
100
This form government established by the people must have fair elections.
What is democracy.
200
The division of power across the local, state, and national levels of government.
What is federalism.
200
This set of amendments protecting civil liberties were adopted after the ratification of the constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights.
200
At times the Supreme Court has used this clause to limit state powers in regards to legally selling drugs.
What is the commerce clause.
200
The amendment that protects against incriminating one's self.
What is the Fifth Amendment.
200
Modern day interest groups such as the National Rifle Association and the Sierra Club are examples of these
What are factions.
300
In this political theory community welfare is at the core of the political world.
What is classic republicanism.
300
James Madison's constitutional plan which was beneficial for larger states.
What is the Virginia Plan.
300
This court case determined if provisions of Arizona's immigration law were preempted by federal law per the Supremacy Clause.
What is Arizona v. USA
300
This court case established that individuals must be aware of their rights prior to a police interrogation.
What is Miranda v. Arizona.
300
This court case reaffirmed national supremacy by upholding that the national government could have a bank.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland.
400
In this political thought tradition belief in individuality, equality, and liberty are key.
What is liberalism.
400
This founding father wanted a strong centralized government.
Who is Alexander Hamilton
400
This court case held that the Missouri Compromise violated the Fifth Amendment.
What is Dred Scott v. Sandford.
400
This test was established in the court case Schenck v. the United States allows suppression of speech that might prevent the governments ability to fight a war.
What is the clear and present danger test.
400
This is also known as the elastic clause.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
500
This political philosopher believed in the "state of nature."
Who is Thomas Hobbes.
500
This is also known as the Connecticut Compromise.
What is the Great Compromise.
500
When two levels of government are both allowed to execute the same type of power or privilege.
What is cocurrent power.
500
The Supreme Court uses this 3 part test to determine whether speech meets the criteria for obscenity.
What is the Miller Test.
500
Radical activities that are not in accordance with the law done in the name of protecting civil liberties.