United States Constitution: Quiz Questions – HIS301, Week 1

Summary

The United States Constitution is the foundation of the country's legal and political system. Students learn about key cases, principles and clauses in the Constitution.

Judicial review and cases

Judicial review lets courts decide if laws are constitutional. Marbury v. Madison is a key case. The Marshall Court expanded federal powers.

Federalism and government powers

Federalism is the division of power between federal and state governments. The Supremacy Clause and Commerce Clause have grown federal power. The Necessary and Proper Clause has too.

Models of federalism

Different models of federalism describe the relationship between federal and state governments. Dual federalism sees them as coequal. Hierarchical federalism sees the federal government as supreme.

Constitutional protections

The Constitution includes protections against tyranny. Separation of powers and checks and balances are two of these. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Key terms

Judicial review

The power of courts to decide if laws are constitutional.

Supremacy Clause

A clause in the Constitution that makes federal law superior to state law.

Federalism

The division of power between federal and state governments.

Marshall Court

The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall.

Dual Federalism

A model of federalism where state and federal governments are coequal.

Concurrent jurisdiction

When both state and federal governments have power over the same issue.

Questions this document helps with

• What is judicial review and why is it important?
• How do the Supremacy Clause and Commerce Clause affect federal power?
• What are the different models of federalism?

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