1.27 E-Day Assignment

1.27 E-Learning Day Slides

Due Tuesday, 1/28, at 11:59pm

In this lesson you will:
1. Review the slides from Friday (great time to finish that worksheet that is due Tuesday!)
2. Read through the Civil Liberties + Civil Rights slides
a. You will be writing an FRQ next Monday on these topics, so pay attention!
3. Answer the questions as you go through the slides

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Supreme Court?

• To resolve constitutional disputes

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Multiple Choice

What is the first step involved in how a SCOTUS case works?

• Case begins in lower courts

• One side appeals

• Supreme Court decides whether to hear it

• Oral arguments

Multiple Choice

What types of cases does the Supreme Court choose to hear?

• Constitutional questions

• Criminal cases

• Civil disputes

• International law

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of Judicial Review?

• The authority of the Supreme Court to strike down a law or executive action if it conflicts with the Constitution

• A judicial decision that guides future courts in handling similar cases

• How the Supreme Court determines what the Constitution means

• Binding Supreme Court opinions that serve as precedent for future cases

Multiple Choice

How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison impact the power of the Supreme Court?

• It limited the Court's power by reducing its jurisdiction

• It expanded the Court's power by allowing it to overturn state laws

• It confirmed the Court's power to declare federal laws unconstitutional

• It decreased the Court's independence by requiring Congressional approval of decisions

Multiple Choice

Which principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison case?

• Judicial Review

• Executive Privilege

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Multiple Select

What are the three key clauses mentioned in the previous slide?

• Enumerated Powers

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Judicial Review

Multiple Choice

The Supremacy Clause states what?

• The federal government must obey state statutes.

• The state governments have the most authority

• If a state law and federal law are seen to be in conflict, judges must rule in favor of the federal law.

• Local governments retain power when in disputes with federal and state governments.

Multiple Choice

What is the "Necessary and Proper" Clause often called?

• The Flexibility Clause

• The Elastic Clause

• The Expansion Clause

• The Adaptable Clause

Multiple Choice

Where is the "Necessary and Proper" Clause located in the Constitution?

• Article I, Section 8, Clause 18

• Article II, Section 1, Clause 5

• Article III, Section 2, Clause 1

• Article IV, Section 1, Clause 1

Multiple Choice

How does the "Necessary and Proper" Clause extend Congress's authority?

• By allowing Congress to create new states

• By permitting Congress to declare war

• By enabling Congress to make laws beyond its explicitly stated powers

• By giving Congress the power to elect the President

Multiple Choice

What are the two types of powers that the US Congress can exercise?

• Enumerated and implied powers

• Executive and legislative powers

• Judicial and legislative powers

• Implied and executive powers

Multiple Choice

Which article of the US Constitution outlines the powers of the US Congress?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Multiple Choice

What was the main problem addressed in the McCulloch v. Maryland case?

• Can states limit the national government?

• Is federal law supreme?

• Do states have the right to tax federal institutions?

• What are the key principles of the case?

Multiple Choice

McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether a state could _______ a U.S. bank.

• tax

• issue

• nullify

• ratify

Multiple Choice

McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether the Constitution lets Congress start a _____.

• tax

• national bank

• privatized education system

• war

Multiple Choice

Who won this case?

• McCulloch

• Maryland

Multiple Choice

Which part of the Constitution has been used to expand the powers of the federal government to do things such as create a National Bank?

• Supremacy Clause
• Bill of Rights
• Necessary and Proper Clause
• 10th Amendment

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court’s answer to the question, “Can a state tax a United States Bank?”

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court’s Answer to the question “Can Congress start a bank?”

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Explain how John Marshall's decisions as Chief Justice influenced the balance of power between the federal and state governments.

• His decisions often favored state sovereignty over federal authority.

• His decisions consistently reinforced federal power over the states.

• He maintained a strict interpretation of the Constitution, limiting federal power.

• He avoided making decisions that affected the balance of power.

Multiple Choice

What was the petitioner's argument?

• bringing guns to school increases commerce

• guns are allowed on school grounds

• states are in charge of schools

• bringing gun to school limits commerce

Multiple Choice

Why did Lopez bring a gun to school in the first place?

• intent to sell it

• wanted to show his friends

• with the intent of shooting up the school

• he forgot to take it out the day before

Multiple Choice

What justification did the petitioner use?

• Commerce Clause

• 10th Amendment

• Equal Protection Clause

• Establishment Clause

Multiple Choice

What precedent was set by the U.S. v. Lopez case regarding the Commerce Clause?

• All activities can be regulated by the federal government

• There are limits to Congress's power under the Commerce Clause

• The Commerce Clause has no boundaries

• Congress can regulate non-economic activities

Multiple Choice

What are the three cases discussed in relation to the power of the Supreme Court?

• Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, US v. Lopez

• Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, US v. Lopez

• Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sandford, McCulloch v. Maryland

• McCulloch v. Maryland, Plessy v. Ferguson, US v. Lopez

Multiple Choice

What are the two main categories of rights discussed in the image?

• Civil Liberties

• Civil Rights

• Human Rights

• Political Rights

Multiple Choice

What does the Equal Protection Clause protect against?

• Fair treatment

• Discrimination

• Equal opportunities

• Legal equality

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court’s power to decide if something is constitutional is called judicial review

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What does judicial review mean?

• that the Supreme Court can investigate the president for misconduct

• that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

• that the president can review an Supreme Court decisions he deems unfair

• that Congress has the right to ensure the Supreme Court's decisions are impartial

Multiple Choice

What does the Equal Protection Clause require from states?

• To treat all people equally under the law

• To segregate people based on race

• To enforce laws without exception

• To prioritize certain groups over others

Multiple Choice

A term used for those positive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality for all people (ie. prohibitions of discrimination).

• Civil rights

• Process of incorporation

• Civil liberties

• Establishment clause

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between civil liberties and civil rights?

• Civil liberties = equality

• Civil rights = freedom

• Civil liberties = freedom

• Civil rights = discrimination

Multiple Choice

Both of these photographs were taken in the South in the mid-1900s. What conclusion can be drawn by comparing them?

• because of differences in the facilities, white students most likely received a better education than African-Americans

• despite differences in the facilities, African-American students most likely received a better education than white students

• Southern state governments provided equal funding for both African American and white students

• segregation of southern schools had no impact on the quality of education

Multiple Choice

What constitutional question was raised in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

• Does racial segregation in public schools violate the Equal Protection Clause?

• Is segregation necessary for public safety?

• Can states enforce segregation laws?

• Does the Fourteenth Amendment allow for separate schools?

Dropdown

Brown v. Board specifically ordered the integration of

Select answer

Match

Match the following

• Final decision of the Brown v. BOE case

• Brown v. BOE case required all states to what?

• Brown v. BOE impacted which states?

• This is how Georgia and other states felt regarding integration in public schools.

• Integration of public schools in Georgia

Ruled that segregation is unequal and goes against the 14 Amendment.

Required public schools to integrate.

South

They resisted the change

Slow and difficult processb

• Ruled that segregation is unequal and goes against the 14 Amendment.

• Required public schools to integrate.

• South

• They resisted the change

• Slow and difficult processb

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Linda Brown's case in the context of public school segregation?

• It led to the end of segregation in public schools

• It had no impact on segregation laws

• It was a minor case with little significance

• It was the first case of its kind

Multiple Choice

This is the highest court in the U.S.

• US District Court
• PA Supreme Court
• US Supreme Court
• US Court of Appeals

Multiple Choice

The Constitution says that justices may serve:

• For Life

• 4 years

• 8 years

• Two 4 year terms

Multiple Choice

The main job of the judicial branch is to?

• a.  interpret the law
• a.  make pop corn
• a.  enforce the law
• a.  provide a jury

Multiple Choice

Which amendment protects citizens from unfair treatment by the state and local governments?

• First

• Fifth

• Fourteenth

• Fifteenth

Multiple Choice

Throughout U.S. History, minority groups have faced __________ in many different aspects of life.

• Discrimination

• Quota

• Civil Rights

• “Separate but Equal Doctrine”

Multiple Choice

Why was the 14th Amendment ratified?

• African-Americans not being able to vote in the South

• African-Americans were targeted by specific laws that denied them rights in states where they were freed.

• Some Southern states wanted to re-establish slavery

• African-American men had been permanently denied rights under the Constitution

Multiple Choice

How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?

• By discouraging activists from relying on the judicial system

• By guaranteeing scholarships to minority college students.

• By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas.

• By eliminating social barriers associated with hiring practices

Multiple Choice

What did the Brown v. Board of Education ruling state about racial segregation in public schools?

• It is constitutional

• It violates the Equal Protection Clause

• It is beneficial for education

• It is a state matter

Multiple Choice

King challenges other ministers to see the struggle for equality as...

• a moral concern.

• a political concern.

• a personal concern.

• not their concern.

Multiple Choice

King believes that resentment and frustration over racism should be channeled into...

• non-violent direct action.
• violent protest.
• religious belief.
• political discussions.

Multiple Choice

The main focus of Dr. King’s speech is

• getting more money for America’s black population
• convincing everyone to live in peace and tranquility
• celebrating the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
• ending segregation and racial injustice in America

Multiple Choice

What did the 14th Amendment help to challenge?

• Federal laws

• Segregation laws

• International laws

• Local traditions

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the Brown v. Board of Education case?

• Segregation in public schools became illegal
• African-Americans began playing profession sports
• Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus
• MLK led a March on Washington

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident