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Does a constitutional challenge to a state's legislative map present a political question?
Does a constitutional challenge to a state's legislative map present a political question?
True
Why or why not?
Why or why not?
Yes, because the issue is related to how the government is structured and how power is balanced between the federal government and the states.
Did the Framers of the 14th Amendment intend it to apply the Bill of Rights to the States?
Did the Framers of the 14th Amendment intend it to apply the Bill of Rights to the States?
True
How Strong is Federalism?
How Strong is Federalism?
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What is the role of the judiciary?
What is the role of the judiciary?
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Study Notes
Hypothetical Scenario Questions
- A state experiences significant population changes over several decades, leading to outdated and racially disproportionate legislative districts.
- Citizens sue the state to force them to update the map.
- Does a constitutional challenge to a state's legislative map present a political question?
- Why or why not?
Incorporation of Individual Liberties
- With respect to the incorporation of individual liberties, there are two prevailing schools of thought: Incorporationists and Selective incorporationists (A.K.A. Selectivists).
- Did the Framers of the 14th Amendment intend it to apply the Bill of Rights to the States?
- How strong is Federalism?
- What is the role of the judiciary?
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Description
Test your understanding of constitutional law concepts, including the impact of population changes on legislative districts and the incorporation of individual liberties through the 14th Amendment. This quiz explores the political questions surrounding state legislative maps and the role of federalism in the judiciary.
