Constitutional Law Checklists

Question 1

Constitutional Law Broad Issue Checklist-

J.S.S.F.L.L.S.T.

Answer 1

Justiciability
State Action
State Power
Federal Power
Limits on State Power
Limits on Federal Power
State and Federal Power Limitations
Takings

Question 2

Justiciability Checklist-

CST11

Answer 2

Case and Controversy-CAPA
Standing-STOT
Timeliness-RM
11th Amendment

Question 3

State Action Checklist-TG

Answer 3

Traditional Governmental Function, or

Govt. Entangelment

Question 4

State Power Checklist-10DCC

Answer 4

10th Amendment

DCC

Question 5

Federal Power Checklist-C/cntwn J/can E/esta vepf

Answer 5

Congress
   Commerce
   Necessary and Proper Clause
   Tax and Spend
   War
   Naturalization/Bankruptcy

Judiciary
Cases under Constitution
Admiralty/2 states/citizens of diff. states
Not if independent and adequate state ground

Executive
Execution of Laws made by congress
Supervise Executive Branch/Executive Orders
Treaties
Appointments-Ambassadors, top level officials
Foreign Affairs
Pardon Federal Offenses
Veto Bills-no line Item veto
Executive Privilege is qualified: weigh gov’t interest

Question 6

Limitations on State Power Checklist-

SDPC

Answer 6

Supremacy Clause (Preemption)
Dormant Commerce Clause
Privileges and Immunities
Corps. are not citizens

Question 7

State and Federal Limitations Checklist-

Answer 7

1st Amendment Religion
1st Amendment Speech
Freedom of Association
SDP
PDP
EPC