U.S. Constitutional Principles and Cases

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DeJong v. Oregon (1937) overturned a conviction for organizing a meeting of the Communist Party. This court case refers to what freedom?

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Freedom of Assembly

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Cantwell v. Connecticut (1940) struck down a state law that required state licenses in order to solicit on behalf of a faith-based organization. This court case refers to what freedom?

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Freedom of Religion

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"The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years..." Which basic principle does this quote represent?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of "consent to be governed"?

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Popular Sovereignty

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The Supreme Court takes on a case about the constitutional merits of a law and issues a verdict that the law is unconstitutional. What kind of practice is exemplified?

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Judicial Review

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"Several states composing the United States, are not united on the principle of unlimited submission to their general government..." Which basic principle does this quote represent?

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Federalism; the division of power between federal and state governments.

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What was an Anti-Federalist concern about the US Constitution that was addressed by the amendment: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial..."?

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The Constitution failed to adequately protect the civil liberties of individuals.

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Which statement summarizes the original Federalist position on the Bill of Rights?

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No more amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had enough protections against excessive government.

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Based on their arguments during the ratification debate, what would Anti-Federalists have thought about the Force Bill?

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Anti-Federalists would have sided with South Carolina because they opposed having an overly powerful federal government.

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Who would have said: "The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government."?

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Anti-Federalist