AP GOV STUDY

What established judicial review in the United States?

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

What case confirmed the supremacy of national over state law?

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

What limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause?

U.S. v. Lopez (1995)

Which case ruled that school-sponsored prayer violates the Establishment Clause?

Engel v. Vitale (1962)

What case held that forcing Amish children to attend school past 8th grade violated the Free Exercise Clause?

Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)

Which case protected student speech in schools?

Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)

What limited government power of prior restraint in relation to the press?

New York Times Co. v. U.S. (1971)

What case allowed limits on speech that presents a clear and present danger?

Schenck v. U.S. (1919)

Which case guaranteed the right to an attorney in state criminal trials?

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

What case legalized abortion under the right to privacy?

Roe v. Wade (1973)

What applied the Second Amendment right to bear arms to the states?

McDonald v. Chicago (2010)

Which case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

What case ruled that political spending by corporations is protected speech?

Citizens United v. FEC (2010)

What established that federal courts can hear redistricting cases?

Baker v. Carr (1962)

What banned racial gerrymandering?

Shaw v. Reno (1993)

What document declared U.S. independence and emphasized natural rights?

Declaration of Independence (1776)

What established a weak central government with no power to tax?

Articles of Confederation (1781)

What document created a stronger federal government with separation of powers?

U.S. Constitution (1787)

Which Federalist paper argues that a large republic can best control factions?

Federalist No. 10 (Madison)

What Anti-Federalist paper warned of loss of state power?

Brutus No. 1

Which Federalist paper explains checks and balances to prevent tyranny?

Federalist No. 51 (Madison)

What Federalist paper argues for a single, energetic executive?

Federalist No. 70 (Hamilton)

Which Federalist paper defends judicial review as a necessary function?

Federalist No. 78 (Hamilton)

What document defends civil disobedience against unjust laws?

Letter from Birmingham Jail (Martin Luther King Jr.)