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1. Ability of courts to exclude evidence obtained in violation of the 4th amendment.






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






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






4. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






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






6. 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






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






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






9. % of votes to override a presidential veto






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






11. 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.






12. Congress because they're tied to the people.

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






14. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






15. (law) The right and power to interpret and apply the law.






16. 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






17. Constitutional powers that are assigned to one governmental agency but that are exercised by another agency with the express permission of the first.






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






19. 30 minutes.






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






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






22. An agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments.






23. Allows the right to a legal representation in all felony cases.






24. An effort by a gov't agency to block the publication of material it deems libelous or harmful in some other way; censorship.






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






26. State no longer had the authority to make private sexual behavior a crime.






27. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






28. The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government).






29. No arrest w/o probable cause - no improper searches and seizures.






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






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






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






33. Federal employees are elected/hired based on merit.






34. A symbol of the inability of the government to under the Articles of Confederation to maintain order.

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35. The continuous holding of the floor by a party to prevent action. Needs 3/5 to end.






36. 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






37. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






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






39. Courts usurp authority and make law rather than interpret constitution (otherwise known as judicial activism).






40. WWll - 1941






41. The effort to oversee or to supervise how the executive branch carries out legislation.






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






43. 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.






44. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






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






46. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






47. High-ranking military officers who represent the Navy - Army - Air Force and Marines. They assist the civilian leaders of the Department of Defense-advise the president on security matters.






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






49. The 1780s in the United States - maked by internal conflict. The economy deteriorated as individual states printed their own currencies - taxed the products of their neighbors - and ignored foreign trade agreements. Inflation soared - small farmers l






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






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