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ap gov exam review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| marbury v madison | established principle of judicial review |
| mcCulloch v maryland | Court establish "Necessary and Proper" Clause of U.S. Constitution gives U.S. federal government implied powers necessary + proper for the exercise of the powers enumerated in Constitution, + that American federal government is supreme over states, |
| schneck v united states | allows for limitations on first amendment free speech when it endangers others |
| brown v board of education | ruled segregation in schools unconstitutional under 14th amendment overturning plessy v Ferguson |
| baker v carr | addressed the issue of redistricting and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, specifically fairness of electoral districts |
| engel v vitale | unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and encourage its recitation in public schools, as it violates the First Amendment's establishment clause |
| gideon v wainwright | case that established the right to counsel for defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford an attorney. The Court ruled that the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires states to provide legal representation to indigent defendants |
| tinker v des moines | students protested using black armband constitutional under first amendment if not disturbing learning |
| new york times co v united states | ruled that the First Amendment overrides the federal government's interest in keeping certain documents classified. The case involved the Pentagon Papers and established the right of the press to access and publish government information |
| wisconsin v yoder | ruled that Amish children could not be compelled to attend school past the eighth grade due to their parents' fundamental right to free exercise of religion. |
| shaw v reno | landmark United States Supreme Court case in the area of redistricting and racial gerrymandering under equal protection clause, specifically use of race in drawing districts |
| united states v lopez | was a landmark Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 was unconstitutional because it exceeded Congress's authority under the Commerce Clause |
| mcdonald v chicago | filed against Chicago and Oak Park in Illinois challenging their gun bans after the Supreme Court. In that case, the Supreme Court held that a District of Columbia handgun ban violated the Second Amendment. |
| citizens united v federal election committee | Court found that laws restricting the political spending of corporations and unions are inconsistent with the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. |
| federalist no 10 | strong united gov more effective than individual states to control factions. large republic better bc less likely for one large majority to opress others |
| brutus no 1 | anti federalist essays written to oppose constitution, proposed bill of rights, believes congress possesses too much power |
| federalist no 51 | constitution created policy to ensure freedom and citizens rights are perserved |
| federalist no 70 | believes presidency has been expanded past its expressed powers, believes in powerful executive branch |
| federalist no 78 | design of judicial branch protects supreme courts independence, |
| letter from birmingham jail | 14th amendment equal protection clause used to support advancement of equality |
| legislative branch | also known as Congress, is responsible for making laws |
| constitution article 1 | creates legislative branch |
| commerce clause | provides Congress with broad authority to regulate interstate commerce and restricts states from interfering with such commerce, is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution. |
| elastic/necessary and proper clause | provision in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. grants Congress the power to make all laws which are necessary and proper for carrying into execution its enumerated powers and other powers by the Constitution in government |
| emoluments clause | , found in Article I, Section 9, Paragraph 8 of the U.S. Constitution, prohibits federal officeholders from receiving any gifts, payments, or other things of value from foreign states without congressional consent |
| impeachment clause | Article II, Section 4 provides The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. |
| taxing and spending clause | found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution. It grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes and to spend money to pay debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States |
| war powers clause | US Constitution grants the Congress the power to declare war, while the President has the authority to carry out military operations |
| constitution article 2 | creates executive branch |
| advice and consent clause | found in Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. It grants the President the power to make treaties and appoint key officials, such as ambassadors and judges, with the advice and consent of the Senate, requiring a two-thirds majority for treaties |
| clauses in article 1 of consitution | commerce, elastic, emoluments, impeachment, taxing and spending, and war powers clause |
| article 4 of constitution | outlines relationship between states and federal government |
| article v | outline amendment process |
| amendment proposal process | 2/3 both houses of congress and 2/3 of state legislature |
| article vi | making new constitution supreme law of land and ensuring no nobility exists |
| 1st amendment | freedom of religion, press, assembly, petition, and speech |
| 2nd amendement | right to bear arms |
| 3rd amendment | freedom from quartering soldiers in time of peace |
| 4th amendment | freedom from illegal search and seizure |
| 5th amendment | right to grand jury, due process, prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy |
| 6th amendment | right to trial by jury of peers, to know what your accused of, an attorney, and confront a witness |
| 7th amendment | right to jury trial in civil cases |
| 8th amendment | prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, and excessive bail |
| 9th amendment | more rights than those listed in bill of rights |
| 10th amendment | any power not discussed in constitution is state power |
| 13th amendment | abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude unless for punishment for crime |
| 14th amendment | creates birthright citizenship, provides equal protection of federal laws, due process afforded to all in united states |
| 15th amendment | ensures right to vote for all men |
| 16th amendment | allows congress to tax income |
| 17th amendment | allows popular vote for senators |
| 19th amendment | prohibits right to vote based on gender |
| 22nd amendment | limits presidents to two terms |
| 23rd amendment | grants district of Columbia electors in electoral college |
| 24th amendment | prohibits poll tax |
| 25th amendment | presidential line of sucession |
| 26th amendment | prohibits denying right to vote to anyone over 18 |
| congress | bicameral legislature including senate and house |
| executive branch | responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress |
| judicial branch | responsible for interpreting the laws and ensuring that they are applied fairly and consistently, supreme court |
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