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December 7th
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  • What Supreme Court case in 1995 ruled that the federal government could not mandate a ban on firearms in school zones, citing that it exceeded Congress's power under the Commerce Clause?
  • Which Chief Justice of the United States served from 1801 to 1835 and established the principles of American constitutional law?
  • What was the main objective of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, and how did it transform American civil service?
  • Which constitutional amendment, ratified in 1964, abolished the poll tax in federal elections, and what impact did it have on voter inclusion?
  • What doctrine, originating from the Supreme Court case of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952), outlines the limits of presidential power without Congressional authorization?

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December 7th
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  • What was the impact of the 17th Amendment on the balance of power between the federal government and the states?
  • What is the significance of the 'elastic clause' in the context of the American legislative process?
  • How did the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) influence the role of the judiciary in the United States?
  • Which act of Congress, passed in 1883, aimed to reform the civil service by implementing merit-based appointments?
  • In what way did the decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) expand the power of the federal government over interstate commerce?
  • What was the primary purpose of the War Powers Resolution of 1973, and how does it aim to balance power between the President and Congress?
  • How did the Three-Fifths Compromise affect representation in Congress and the distribution of taxes in the early United States?
  • What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon (1974) in terms of executive privilege?
  • How did the decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) impact the doctrine of 'separate but equal' in the United States?
  • What is the significance of the Emoluments Clause in the U.S. Constitution with respect to federal officeholders?

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December 7th
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  • Which political philosopher significantly influenced the Founding Fathers of the United States, particularly in the drafting of the Constitution, with his ideas on the separation of powers?
  • What is the primary function of the Office of Management and Budget in the United States government?
  • Which U.S. constitutional amendment, ratified in 1868, grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and guarantees equal protection under the laws?
  • Who is responsible for presiding over impeachment trials of the President in the United States Senate?
  • Which government body is tasked with confirming presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
  • What is the primary role of the Congressional Budget Office in the United States government?
  • Which Supreme Court case in 1964 established the principle of 'one person, one vote,' mandating that legislative districts across states be approximately equal in population?
  • What is the primary purpose of the Federal Reserve System in the United States?
  • Which constitutional provision is often cited as the foundation for the implied powers of Congress?
  • Which U.S. constitutional amendment, ratified in 1919, established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States, later repealed by another amendment?

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December 7th
Questions
  • Which Federalist Paper discusses the need for a strong, energetic executive as essential for good governance, emphasizing unity, duration, adequate support, and competent powers?
  • What significant act, passed in 1973, aims to check the president's power to commit the United States to armed conflict without the consent of Congress?
  • Which Supreme Court case decision, issued in 1935, found the National Industrial Recovery Act unconstitutional, effectively ending the First New Deal?
  • What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers Number 51, authored by James Madison, in advocating for the structure of the government?
  • Which constitutional clause has been interpreted to allow the federal government to take actions not explicitly enumerated in the Constitution, provided they are necessary and proper for executing its powers?
  • Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, appointed by George Washington in 1789?
  • Which act, passed during the presidency of John Adams, was designed to silence and weaken the Democratic-Republican Party by making it harder for immigrants to vote and criminalizing criticism of the federal government?
  • What is the principle that allows the Supreme Court to deem legislation unconstitutional, first asserted in 1803?
  • Which U.S. governmental doctrine was established by the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland, affirming federal supremacy over state laws?
  • Which constitutional amendment, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote?

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December 7th
Questions
  • Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to free speech and freedom of the press?
  • Who has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress in the United States government?
  • What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a member of the United States Senate?
  • Which U.S. government agency is primarily responsible for the collection of taxes?
  • What is the term length for a member of the United States House of Representatives?

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December 7th
Questions
  • What document established the first government of the United States and was eventually replaced by the Constitution?
  • Which U.S. Constitutional amendment abolished slavery?
  • Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
  • Which branch of the United States government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
  • Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?