How did the Federalists plan to keep the power of the national gov. limited?
System of checks & balances to ensure that a single branch of gov. didn't become too powerful/overbearing
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What are the main differences between the Federalists & the Anti-federalists?
Federalists: strong central gov., concerned about property rights. Anti: strong state gov., concerned about individual liberties/freedoms (Bill of Rights)
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What does the "full faith & credit clause" guarantee?
States honor each other's public acts & legal decisions (a restraining order in one state would hold up/be valid in another state)
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The Constitutional basis for the nationalization of the Bill of Rights (applying it to the states) is set forth in the ____ Amendment.
14th
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Which part (Article/Section) lists the expressed powers of the US federal gov.?
Article I, Section 8
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What resulted from the ruling in "Plessy v. Ferguson"?
Established the "separate but equal doctrine" & promoted/validated the practice of segregation
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What is direct democracy?
Instead of voting for representatives to make decisions on our behalf (like in the US), citizens vote directly on the issues/laws & policies
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What did the 15th Amendment do?
Gave voting rights to African American men
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Which Amendment specifically mentions due process of law?
5th Amendment
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What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Equal protection of the law
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What is the exclusionary rule?
Illegally obtained evidence can not be used in court/legal proceedings
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What are some examples of things that fall under "the right to privacy"?
Abortion, sexual orientation, birth control, the right to die, the right to be left alone (by both the gov. & individuals)