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1. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






2. Requires police to read the Miranda rights so they know they don't have to self incriminate.






3. The civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment.






4. What document was heavily influenced by Locke's philosophies?






5. Term of Senate/House






6. Attended the Constitutional Convention and recorded the debate proceedings. Also contributed to the Federalist Papers.






7. Civil liberties are rights that individuals have against government. Among our civil liberties are the right to free expression - the right to worship (or not) as we choose - and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Only the






8. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






9. Affecting ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls and disputes between the states.






10. A governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest.






11. The 1803 case in which Chief Justice John Marshall and his associates first asserted the right of the Supreme Court to determine the meaning of the U.S. Constitution. The decision established the Court's power of judicial review over acts of Congress






12. Powers claimed by a president that are not expressed in the Constitution - but are inferred from it.

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13. Gave an expansion of free speech. Money for candidates is a form of free speech by 1st amendment. Early 1970s.






14. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






15. Temp. committees whose members are appointed by SotH and officer of the Senate. They are charged with reaching compromise on legislation once it has been passed by the House. Determine what laws are passed.






16. First ten amendments to the US Constitution - ratified in 1971; ensure the rights and liberties to the people.






17. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






18. Makes gov't have heavy burden of proof to regulate & restrict speech.






19. Number of Supreme Court Justices






20. Congress has this power - only used twice.






21. % of House that get reelected






22. A survey of the origins and development of the political system in the United States from the colonial days to modern times with an emphasis on the Constitution - various political structures such as the legislative - executive - and judicial branche






23. A legal rule stating who is authorized to start a lawsuit.






24. A slave that didn't have due process rights in a free state. 1857.






25. A series of meetings to reform the Articles of Confederation convened in Philadelphia in 1787 in response to the economic and social disorder and the dangers of foreign intervention. The result was an entirely new plan of government - the Constitutio






26. Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return.






27. Save Our State - 1994 - Prohibit illegal aliens from using health care - public education - and other social services in the U.S. State of California.






28. An adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case.






29. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.

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30. A collection of essays expressing the political philosophy of the Founders and that were instrumental in bringing about the ratification of the Constitution.






31. A claim by a victorious candidate that the electorate has given him or her special authority to carry out promises made during the campaign.






32. A practice in which banks refure to make loans to people living in certain geographic locations.






33. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






34. A practice whereby agreements are made between legislators in voting for or against a bill; vote trading.






35. Who formalized the political science curriculum in the United States?






36. President is obligated to make recommendations for Congress's consideration.






37. Implemented following the successful revolt of the British colonies in North America against imperial rule - the articles served as the national government from 1781-1787.






38. One of the Civil War amendments; guaranteed equal protection and due process.






39. Persuade people - power within his branch - and going public.






40. Law should not punish speech unless there was a clear and present danger of producing harmful actions






41. WWll - 1941






42. A case brought by someone to help him or her and all others who are similarly situated.






43. Legal requirement that the state must respect all of the legal rights that are owed to a person.






44. A government agency that operates like a business corporation - created to secure greater freedom of action and flexibility for a particular program.






45. The branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws.






46. No excessive bail and no cruel/unusual punishment.






47. Reasserted the principle of congressional war power - required the president to inform Congress of any planned military campaign. 1973.






48. Gave equal right to black people covering voting - employment - public accommodation - and educations.






49. Interstate Commerce Commission 1887. Created over railroad problems.






50. Laws enacted by southern states following Reconstruction that discriminated against African American.







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