Scotus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Marbury v. Madison (1803) - correct answer Established the principle of judicial review empowering the Supreme Court to nullify an act of the legislative or executive branch that violates the Constitution McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) - correct answer In striking down Maryland's tax on the National Bank, the holding established supremacy of the U.S. Constitution and federal laws over state laws. Often refere...

What happens at a trial? -serve as an educational purpose, helping both jurors and public understand how the balance is struck between protection of the community and protection of the rights of the individual -Jury Selection: typically selected from voter registration records, tax rolls, or motor vehicle records -Witness Testimony: swearing in obliges the witness to be truthful; direct examination is the first round of questions the prosecutor/defense asks the witness (either defense or pros...

PSCI 1100 Midterm Exam with Complete Solutions Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) - Answer--How did the court rule? No constitutional right to abortion, overrules Roe and Casey -Broader significance Shows how government is becoming increasingly more conservative, republican state majorities and conservative SCOTUS. Ignores stare decisis by overturning legal precedent. Missouri Compromise of 1820 - Answer--Strictly political situation -Missouri admitted as a slave s...

AP Gov Exam Required SCOTUS Cases.

intentions 2. Comforting to be able to provide for family and causes 3. Encourage people to be productive citizens 4. Reinforce family ties 5. Prevent vultures from hovering 6. Let people keep family heirlooms 7. Equity with lifetime gifts 8. Deter people from wasteful lifetime spending 9. Lessen burdens on government/public welfare institutions 10. Leaving a legacy Reasons against law of inheritance that defers to donor intent - Answer-1. Unearned - if inherited wealth is unearned, is it ent...

Modalities of interpretation correct answers Textual - words of the con Structural - how the con. fits together (separation of powers) Historical - Original intent of the frmaers. (original meaning and traditions) (interpreted in accordance with history or background) Doctrine/precedent - what the court's have generally decided Ethical/National values/moral - Moral values Prudential/practical/pragmatic- What are the consequences of the ruling? (pragmatic consequences) Three functions of...

UNC POLI 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE ALL READINGS 11/14 Brainerd "Taxed & Spent" ○ Sales tax not bringing in money, falling revenues ○ Online shopping is not taxed in many states ○ 1992 SCOTUS case ruled that businesses must have sufficient physical presence in-state to be taxed ○ "Amazon laws" in 20 states that require sales tax if online retailers have in-state partners selling, qualifying the 1992 case

AP v NLRB (SCOTUS 1937) correct answers Basic Facts: Associated Press fired an employee, allegedly for joining a union. This violated the National Labor Relations Act Outcome/Holding: Pro-Res: NLRB does not violate First Amendemt rights because AP is still free to fire if employees violate their policies How to Use/Distinguish: Message: While didn't explicitly hold it, implicitly assumed that policies enforcing impartiality and truthtelling can be a message that would be protected, if in...

OSHA 10 General Industry Test Answer Key Intro to OSHA Clicksafety Redvector 100% Solved 1. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? A. DEA and DOJ B. FBI and CIA C. IRS and SCOTUS D. OSHA and NIOSH Get OSHA 10 Exam Passed - (correct answer) Get OSHA 10 Exam Passed - 2. Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: A. All first aid treatment forms B. All workers' compensation ...

FLETC Written Exam #2 Crime - correct answer Act or omission (failure to act), prohibited by law and punishable by government Tort - correct answer A civil wrong, other than breach of contract, for which the court will provide a remedy in the form of money damages and/or injunction Common Law (State Law) Torts - correct answer Negligent Torts Intentional Torts Strict Liability Constitutional Torts - correct answer 42 U.S.C. 1983 Bivens Action 42 U.S.C. 1983 - correct answer Appli...