Foundational Documents Flashcards
(24 cards)
Federalist 10
-James Madison
-Danger of factions
-Strong, unified gov
Brutus I
-Anti-federalist
-Bill of Rights
-Small, centralized gov
Declaration of Independence
-Enlightenment/John Locke philosophy
-Justifies revolution against gov
Articles of Confederation
-Alliance of states
-Weak central gov
-Strong fed gov
Constitution and Bill of Rights
-Establishes three branches
-Amendments 1-8: Guarantee rights
-Amendment 9: Protects rights not explicitly listed
-Amendment 10: State powers
Federalist 51
-James Madison
-Separation of powers
-House and Senate
-Checks and balances
Federalist 70
-Hamilton
-Importance of presidency
Federalist 78
-Hamilton
-Judicial review
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
-MLK
-Civil disobedience
-14th Amendment
Marbury v. Madison established
Judicial Review
McCulloch v. Maryland established
Implied powers/elastic clause
Schenck v. US established
“Clear and present danger” test/limited free speech
Brown v. Board of Education established
Ending racial segregation in schools
Baker v. Carr established
Federal courts to intervene in redistricting cases
Engel v. Vitale established
Prohibiting school-prayer
Gideon v. Wainwright established
Right to legal counsel
Tinker v. Des Moines established
Protecting student-speech
New York Times Co. v. US established
Freedom of press
Wisconsin v. Yoder established
Protecting religious freedom in education
Roe v. Wade established
Legalized abortion
Shaw v. Reno established
Addressing racial gerrymandering
United States v. Lopez established
Limit federal power under Commerce Clause
Citizens United v. FEC established
Corporate political rights
McDonald v. Chicago established
2nd amendments to states
