AP Gov: Chapter 6 Judicial Branch
U.S. v. Lopez (1995) - -answer-Interstate Commerce Clause was an
overreach by government with schools/guns.
Schneck v. US (1919) - -answer-speech can be limited if it is
considered a "clear and present" danger. First Amendment right does
not protect you from everything.
Marbury v. Madison (1803) - -answer-Established judicial review;
"midnight judges (Federalist Life Appointments);" John Marshall;
power of the Supreme Court. Struck down Congress' Judiciary Act.
Congress does not have the power to pass laws that override the
Constitution, such as by expanding the scope of the Supreme Court's
original jurisdiction.
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) - -answer-A
2010 landmark Supreme Court case that ruled that individuals,
corporations, and unions could donate unlimited amounts of money to
SuperPacs and 501c(4) groups that make independent political
expenditures. First Amendment Right.
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) - -answer-Compelling Amish students to
attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause
of the First Amendment.
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) - -answer-Legalized segregation in publicly
owned facilities on the basis of "separate but equal." Did not violate
the Fourteenth Amendment.
NY Times Co. v. United States (1971) - -answer-freedom of press, prior
restraint. First Amendment Right of Freedom of Speech.
"Pentagon Papers" case, was a decision expanding freedom of the
press and limits on the government's power to interrupt that freedom.
, Shaw v. Reno (1993) - -answer-Legislative redistricting must be
conscious of race and ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of
1965. Drawing districts based on race violated the equal protection
clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Precedent - -answer-S.C ruling that sets a legal standard in a case for
the first time
Trial Courts - -answer-Where most Federal Court cases are tried?
Article III, Section 2 [2] of the Constitution - -answer-establishes the
judicial branch of the federal government
Judiciary Act of 1789 - -answer-A law passed by the first Congress to
establish the three basic structures of the federal court system.
9; One chief justice and eight associate Justices - -answer-Number of
justices on the Supreme Court
Dissenting Opinion - -answer-S.C Justices that disagree with the
majority opinion
Rule of Four - -answer-four justices have to agree to hear a case for
appeal to be granted
Concurring Opinion - -answer-S.C Justices that agree with the majority
opinion but for different reasons
U.S District Court - -answer-Where Court Cases Begin:
Senate Judiciary Committee - -answer-Where all Federal Judicial
Nominees are first referred to?
the president - -answer-Who nominates U.S Federal Judges?
U.S. v. Lopez (1995) - -answer-Interstate Commerce Clause was an
overreach by government with schools/guns.
Schneck v. US (1919) - -answer-speech can be limited if it is
considered a "clear and present" danger. First Amendment right does
not protect you from everything.
Marbury v. Madison (1803) - -answer-Established judicial review;
"midnight judges (Federalist Life Appointments);" John Marshall;
power of the Supreme Court. Struck down Congress' Judiciary Act.
Congress does not have the power to pass laws that override the
Constitution, such as by expanding the scope of the Supreme Court's
original jurisdiction.
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) - -answer-A
2010 landmark Supreme Court case that ruled that individuals,
corporations, and unions could donate unlimited amounts of money to
SuperPacs and 501c(4) groups that make independent political
expenditures. First Amendment Right.
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) - -answer-Compelling Amish students to
attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause
of the First Amendment.
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) - -answer-Legalized segregation in publicly
owned facilities on the basis of "separate but equal." Did not violate
the Fourteenth Amendment.
NY Times Co. v. United States (1971) - -answer-freedom of press, prior
restraint. First Amendment Right of Freedom of Speech.
"Pentagon Papers" case, was a decision expanding freedom of the
press and limits on the government's power to interrupt that freedom.
, Shaw v. Reno (1993) - -answer-Legislative redistricting must be
conscious of race and ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of
1965. Drawing districts based on race violated the equal protection
clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Precedent - -answer-S.C ruling that sets a legal standard in a case for
the first time
Trial Courts - -answer-Where most Federal Court cases are tried?
Article III, Section 2 [2] of the Constitution - -answer-establishes the
judicial branch of the federal government
Judiciary Act of 1789 - -answer-A law passed by the first Congress to
establish the three basic structures of the federal court system.
9; One chief justice and eight associate Justices - -answer-Number of
justices on the Supreme Court
Dissenting Opinion - -answer-S.C Justices that disagree with the
majority opinion
Rule of Four - -answer-four justices have to agree to hear a case for
appeal to be granted
Concurring Opinion - -answer-S.C Justices that agree with the majority
opinion but for different reasons
U.S District Court - -answer-Where Court Cases Begin:
Senate Judiciary Committee - -answer-Where all Federal Judicial
Nominees are first referred to?
the president - -answer-Who nominates U.S Federal Judges?
