exam 2 Flashcards
established principle of judicial review, meaning that american courts have the power to strike down laws they find violation the constitution
marbury v madison
congress had the authority to establish a federal bank and that the financial institution could not be taxed by the states
mccullough v maryland
Helps define the concept of federalism in US Constitution; Bill of Rights didn’t apply to the state governmentsh
barron v baltimore
Prevents government from making laws respecting an establishment of religion speech press assembly petition
1st amendment
Organize arm and discipline the federal militia “right to bear arms”
2nd amendment
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owners consent
3rd amendment
Protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
4th amendment
creates number of rights relevant to both criminal and civil legal proceedings
5th amendment
Protect the rights of people accused of crimes
6th amendment
Protect the right to a jury trial in civil cases
7th amendment
Prohibits excessive bail fines and punishments
8th amendment
safety net, insurance all individuals are afforded their rights
9th amendment
Balance of powers in the U S
10 amendment
abolished slavery
13 amendment
Grant’s citizenship to all persons born in the US, protects rights, privileges, and equal protection
14 amendment
Voting rights for black men
15 amendment