Model of representation in which the elected representative votes based of their values and beliefs
This SCOTUS case established the power of judicial review for SCOTUS
A prior judicial decision that serves as a rule for settling subsequent cases of a similar nature
These powers are created by the necessary and proper clause
Belief that govt. gets the right to rule from the people, when the govt. abuses their power the people have the right to overthrown that govt.
This essay argued that the size and diversity of the country was a problem; reps would have too different of interests and be unable to get any work done
This amendment protects the right to a speedy and public trial by jury and the right to a lawyer
Administering family law, providing citizens an education and overseeing all elections are examples of this type of power.
This clause was used to justify the ruling in Baker v. Carr and Shaw v. Reno
Type of democracy where a small group of individuals, usually wealthy and/or well-educated, influence policy
Type of grants that gives the states more autonomy to decide where and when the money will be spent; increases state power and autonomy
This Federalist paper warned of the dangers of factions and argued that a republican govt. can control the effects of factions
Briefs filed in SCOTUS that demonstrates levels of social/political interest in a case, argues specific interests for a case
Raising revenue and taxes is an example of this type of power
Group of individuals who advise the president on all matters of policy impacting the nation
Federalist paper that argued the president needs to be energetic, forceful and decisive
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SCOTUS case that ruled SCOTUS was allowed to hear and decide cases about redistricting/gerrymandering; created the "one man, one vote" precedent
Clause that gives Congress the right to regulate interstate and foreign trade, used to justify the creation of a national bank in McCulloch v. Maryland
Powerful committee that only exists in the House of Representatives, determines how long a bill will be debated and if/how it can be changed
This event demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Constitutionally established guarantees that protect citizens, opinions and property against excessive government interference
This Federalist paper argued about the benefits of the system of checks and balances and separation of powers; creates a "double security"
Webs of influence and interactions between interest groups, Congress, federal agencies and other relevant players to create and implement policy
SCOTUS case that ruled racial gerrymandering unconstitutional
Judicial ____________ is the philosophy that states justices should use their powers broadly to further justice
Form of democracy where groups compete against each other to influence policy
Known as the "4th branch", responsible for implementing and executing the laws passed by Congress
Representative A votes for Representative B's bill and Representative B votes to grant funding to Representative A's bill
First 10 amendments to the Constitution, was included to appease Anti-Federalists so they would ratify the Constitution
Type of committee were differences between versions of a bill passed in the House and the Senate are resolved
This amendment requires a warrant before the search and seizure of any person or property
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