Examples and Cases

Example of the Supreme Court Checking the President

Trump v. Hawaii 2018 - SC upheld Trumps travel band showing the Courts ability to assess executive actions.

Examples of Federalism

Dobbes v. Jackson 2022 - Allows states to individually decide abortion laws

Weed - Though not nationally legalised, states like California have allowed the recreational use and controlled sale of marijuana

Examples of Amendments

Bill of Rights 1791

• 1st - Freedom of Speech

• 2nd - Rights to bear arms

• 10th - Any powers not given to the government are reserved for the states

Only 27 amendments have been made since 1787

Example of a living constitution

Obergefell v. Hodges 2015 - Legalised gay marriage

Example of undeclared war

US involvement in Vietnam (late 1900s) and Iraq (2003) happened without Congress officially declaring war.

Examples of Impeachment being used

Bill Clinton and Donald Trump (x2) were impeached by the House of Representatives but were never removed by the Senate as they were acquitted.

Establishment of Judicial Review

Marbury v. Madison 1803 established Judicial Review