FCLE Test Review

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Popular Sovereignty

The power of the government comes from the people.

Federalism

Power is divided between national and state governments.

Supreme Court

Interprets the Constitution; highest court in the U.S.

Marbury v. Madison

Established judicial review. Courts can strike down unconstitutional laws.

McCulloch v. Maryland

Federal government can create a national bank; states can't tax it.

Gibbons v. Ogden

Only Congress can regulate interstate commerce.

U.S. v. Nixon

President can't use executive privilege to avoid investigation.

Mapp v. Ohio

Evidence from illegal searches can't be used in court.

Miranda v. Arizona

People must be told their rights before police questioning.

2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms

4th Amendment

No unreasonable searches or seizures

5th Amendment

Right to due process, no self-incrimination or double jeopardy

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery

14th Amendment

Equal protection; citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.

15th Amendment

Voting rights regardless of race

19th Amendment

Women's right to vote