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Limited Government
Began when King John signed Magna Carta -
Jamestown's House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the elected representative element of the Virginia General Assembly, the legislative body of the Colony of Virginia. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. -
Indiviual Rights
King Charles required to sign Petition of Right -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The fundamental orders describe the government set up by the Connecticut River towns, setting its structure and powers. -
Massachusetts Body of Liberty
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties was the first legal code established in New England, compiled by Puritan minister Nathaniel Ward. -
Conflict
renewed conflicts and rebellion between the Crown and Parliament -
William and Mary
William and Mary chosen to rule, but had to govern according to statues of Parliament -
English Bill of Rights
passed -
Articles of Confederation
ratified -
Northwest Ordinance
chartered a government for the Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory. -
Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. -
Judiciary Act
Established a Three-tiered Judicial Structure -
Federalist paper Gazette
Federalist paper Gazette was published -
Bill of Rights
convinced Anti-federalists to approve -
Whigs countered
Whigs countered with National Gazette. -
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Chief Justice John Marshall
Began to expand the power of the Supreme Court -
Marbury v. Madison
Power of judicial review -
12th Amendment
Allows the President to choose the Vice President -
McCulloh v. Maryland
"Power to tax is the power to destroy" -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Power of Federal Government To regulate interstate commerce -
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Democratic-Republican
Democratic-Republican party split into today’s two major parties—Democrats, Republicans -
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Slave who sued for his and his family's freedom after being taken to a free state. The Court said that Scott, as an African-American and previously property, was not a citizen and gave him no legal standing to sue -
Morrill Act
Granted large tracts of land to states; states sold land and used money for colleges. -
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Reconstruction
Reconstruction Through the End of the Century -
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US Population Doubled
Baby boomers are to blame -
Plessy v. Ferguson
Ruled segregation was legal as long as the facilities were equal
“Separate but equal” doctrine. -
16th Amendment passed
Gave Congress authority to set a federal income tax -
17th Amendment
The Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution established the popular election of United States senators by the people of the states. -
Radio
Radio became the first form of electronic media -
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Total number of Reps
Total number of Reps fixed by law at 435 -
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The New Deal Era
The court saw Roosevelt's economic legislation as an assault on property rights -
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Roosevelt's presidency
Roosevelt served 12 years as president and packed the court with nominees that supported expansion of gov't. Power -
Minersville School District v. Gobitis
The Supreme Court ruled that a child could be expelled for refusing to salute the American flag or recite the pledge (these actions violated the child’s religious beliefs) -
U.S. v. Darby
Upheld Fair Labor Standards Act; Commerce Clause allows Congress to regulate employment conditions -
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
The court reversed itself and decided unity was not a sufficient reason to overrule religious beliefs. -
Korematsu v. the United States
Upheld involuntary internment of ethnically Japanese American citizens -
National Security Council
-Coordinates national security policy
-Brings together the top military, foreign affairs, and intelligence officials in the administration -
Television
Television replaced radio as most influential electronic media -
Brown v. Board
Ruled segregation is illegal
"Separate is inherently unequal." -
Great Society
Government program to eliminate poverty and social inequality -
Civil Rights Act
Outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Miranda v. Arizona
Expanded rights of people accused of crimes -
Loving V. Virginia
Struck down all state laws banning interracial marriage -
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Protects applicants and employees of 40+ years old from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, privileges, etc. of employment. -
Tinker v. Des Moines
Schools couldn’t prevent students from protesting the Vietnam War -
War Powers Resolution
President must consult with Congress before sending troops.
Congress can force the president to end use of military with a concurrent resolution -
New Federalism
Returned some authority to state government -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. -
Issues in Federalism Today
Congress gave states authority to manage welfare systems with block grants. -
Voting is a right and a duty in our democracy
Less than 65% of eligible voters have voted in each presidential election -
Homeland Security
Reorganization of agencies already in place
