Final 150 Part 1 Corrections Flashcards
What document became the piece of legislation to stop the westward expansion of slavery in America?
Northwest Ordinance or 1787
What court case was about state actions not being allowed to impede constitutional exercises of power in the Federal government?
McChulloch v Maryland
What document was created in 1787 to create the of government that we use to this day, the three branches?
The US Constitution
What amendment gives us the right to bear arms?
The 2nd Amendment
What was the name of the event where the model for Congress that we use to this day was established, where half is based on population and the other half is based on state equality?
The Great Compromise
What court case was over one of the midnight judges not getting their job approved before the end of John Adam’s presidency and also led to judicial review?
Marbury v Maryland
What Amendment prevents us from being forced to give self incriminating evidence?
5th Amendment
What amendment gives us the right to a speedy, public trial by jury?
6th amendment
What amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th amendment