POlS 341 - Jeopardy set

McCulloch v. Maryland

This case affirmed the federal government's power to create the national bank under the necessary and proper clause.

US v. Pink and Belmont

The Supreme Court ruled that state policies were preempted by an executive agreement.

Rucho v. Common Cause

This case held that partisan gerrymandering is a nonjusticiable political question.

Marbury v. Madison

This case established judicial review in the United States.

Schechter Poultry Corp v US

This case upheld commerce power to regulate interstate commerce but invalidated the delegation of rulemaking to private parties.

Luther v. Borden

The court dismissed this case based on the Article 4 republican form of government clause.

Mootness

An exception to this citing is 'capable of repetition, yet evading review.'

Political questions

This doctrine arises when an issue is constitutionally committed to another branch.

Walter Nixon v. U.S.

In this case, the court dismissed a challenge to Senate impeachment procedure as a political question.

Lujan v Defenders of Wildlife

The court found a lack of standing and dismissed this case involving wildlife preservation overseas.

Youngstown Sheet

In this case, the court invalidated an executive order seizing mills during wartime.

What is the (non) delegation doctrine?

This doctrine evaluates whether Congress has provided sufficient guidance to federal agencies in delegating authority.

Checks and balances

Executive—veto power; Legislative—approve treaties; Courts—declare laws unconstitutional.

Reynolds v. Sims

The 'one person one vote' principle was established in this case involving legislative apportionment.

What is the political question doctrine?

This doctrine prevents courts from addressing cases without judicially manageable standards.

Ripeness

This doctrine allows the Supreme Court to dismiss undeveloped cases.

Intelligible principles test

This test determines whether the congressional delegation of power to agencies meets constitutional requirements.

Missouri v Holland

This case upheld the federal government's treaty power even when it conflicted with state sovereignty.

Federalist #51

This paper justified the need for checks and balances to control government power.

Federalist #78

This paper describes the judiciary as the least dangerous branch.

Compact theory

The Virginia resolution invokes this theory arguing that states may resist unconstitutional laws.

Faction

In Federalist 10, Madison used this term for a group initiated by a passion or interest adverse to others' rights.

Extending the sphere

Madison used this phrase to explain that a larger republic would better control factions.

U.S. v. Curtis Wright

This case upheld the president's authority as the 'sole organ' of foreign affairs.

NYC v. Clinton

In this case, the court struck down an over delegation of power to the president.

What is Zivotofsky v. Kerry?

This case upheld the president's sole power to recognize foreign governments.

US v Nixon

This case rejected executive privileges as a defense against a subpoena during a criminal investigation.

Clinton v Jones

This case addressed whether the president has immunity for actions taken before assuming office.

Strict Scrutiny (U.S. v. Carolene Products)

In this case, the court wrote that there may be a narrower scope and provided this doctrine.