Federalism Court Cases

What court case was centered around a national bank?

McCulloch v Maryland

In the case McCulloch v Maryland, did Congress have the authority to create the bank?

yes, under the proper and necessary clause

In the case McCulloch v Maryland, did the Maryland law unconstitutionally interfere with congressional powers?

yes, the state was not qualified to unfairly tax the federal bank, under the Supremacy clause

What case dealt with fees on interstate travel when in certain states’ waters?

Gibbons v. Ogden

Why did fees on interstate travel create friction?

it was not uniform across the states

In the Gibbons v. Ogden case, did the state of NY exercise in authority exclusive to congress, when regulating interstate commerce in their state?

yes, the requirements created were not consistent with the laws passed by Congress. Regulation of interstate trade is reserved for congress

What case stemmed from Illinois requiring mudguards?

Bibb v. Navajo Freight Lines

In the case, Bibb v. Navajo Freight Lines, did the requirements, stated in the law, conflict with the Commerce Clause in the Constitution?

yes, the requirements placed unconstitutional burden on commerce.

What is the reasoning behind the decision in Bibb v. Navajo Freight Lines?

the effect of not having the law is small, compared to the burden that it will place on interstate commerce (since the law was only in a few states, it placed great burden on the people transporting goods).

What court case focused on racial discrimination?

Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US

In the case Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US, did congress overstep its powers by passing a law that deprives businesses the right to choose its customers?

no, congress can regulate local commerce.

In the case, Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US, did the motel have the right to select which customers to serve?

no, the motel had no right to choose customers as they saw fit.

which case focused on Congress’ ability to withhold funding? (federal highway funding)

South Dakota v. Dole

In the case, South Dakota v. Dole, did Congress exceed its powers by passing legislation conditioning federal highway funding in exchange for changing legal drinking age?

No, Congress was within their rights.

in the case, South Dakota v. Dole, did congress violate the 21st amendment?

no, it was not prohibited for the federal govt to use funding to achieve objectives

what case pinned a state constitution against the US Constitution? what state was it?

US Term Limits v. Thornton; Arkansas

In the case, Us Term Limits v Thornton, can states alter the qualifications for Congress?

no, the constitution prohibits it

why would states altering the qualifications for congress be an issue?

it will handicap the candidates running

what case dealt with Gun-Free School Zones Act?

US v Lopez

Is the Gun-Free School Zones Act unconstitutional because it exceeds the power of the Congress?

Yes, the case had nothing to do with commerce, even though Congress used the Commerce Clause

What case dealt with background checks before buying guns?

Printz v. the US

In the case, Printz v. US, can Congress temporarily require state CLEOs to regulate handgun purchases by performing background checks?

No, state legislators are not to be directed by federal legislators

What case does congress restrict the ability of states to disclose personal info about drivers (without consent)?

Reno v. Condon

In the case, Reno v. Condon, does the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act violate the constitutional principles of Federalism?

No, DIPPA is proper use of the commerce clause

which cases relate to the Supremacy Clause? (6 major ones)

1. MacCulloch v. Maryland

2. Gibbons v. Ogden

3. Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US

4. South Dakota v. Dole

5. US term limits v. Thornton

6. Reno v. Condon

Which cases dealt heavily in the Proper and Necessary Clause? (3 cases)

1. McCulloch v Maryland

2. South Dakota v. Dole

3. Printz v US

Which cases dealt heavily in the commerce clause? (5 cases)

1. Gibbons v Ogden

2. Bibbs v Navajo Freight Lines

3. Heart of Atlanta Motel v US

4. US v Lopez

5. Reno v Condon

What 2 cases resulting in the Supreme Court ruling with the states?

1. US v Lopez

2. Printz v US