AP Gov Foundational Documents/SCOTUS Cases

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Marbury v. Madison [1803]

established principle of judicial review. Check if constitutional

Federalist #51 [1788]

separation of powers and federalism will prevent tyranny

Federalist #10 [1787]

dangers of factions can be lessened by a large republic and a republican govt, separate powers

Brutus #1 [1787]

antifed paper said US too big to be a republic, and the Const made national govt too strong

McCulloch v. Maryland [1819]

the 2nd Bank, chartered by Congress, had its charter expire and states tried to tax bank branches in their borders.

Congress has implied power to establish bank. States can’t tax federal govt

US v. Lopez [1995]

involves 10th amendment. Limits govt ability to pass laws and strengthens states

Federalist #78 [1788]

independent judiciary protects rule of law, prevents overly powerful branches of govt

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission [2010]

unlimited corporate campaign contributions. Corporations get free speech (?!)