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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?
This is considered a political question because it involves the balance of power between state and federal governments. It’s also related to political considerations such as the fairness of elections.
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?
False
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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What was a significant outcome of the judicial review established in Marbury v. Madison?
What was a significant outcome of the judicial review established in Marbury v. Madison?
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The Judiciary Act of 1789 played no role in establishing the power of the judicial branch.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 played no role in establishing the power of the judicial branch.
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What role does judicial oversight play in the context of legislation?
What role does judicial oversight play in the context of legislation?
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The outcome of judicial review can fundamentally change a piece of __________.
The outcome of judicial review can fundamentally change a piece of __________.
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Match the following key events to their significance:
Match the following key events to their significance:
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What did the Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
What did the Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
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The Constitution explicitly grants the Supreme Court the authority of judicial review.
The Constitution explicitly grants the Supreme Court the authority of judicial review.
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Who was the Chief Justice who wrote the opinion in Marbury v. Madison?
Who was the Chief Justice who wrote the opinion in Marbury v. Madison?
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The concept of __________ interprets the Constitution based on the intentions of its framers.
The concept of __________ interprets the Constitution based on the intentions of its framers.
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Which of the following best describes the term 'judicial review'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'judicial review'?
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Judicial review has no significant impact on the balance of power between government branches.
Judicial review has no significant impact on the balance of power between government branches.
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The Supreme Court is less accountable to __________ compared to Congress and the Executive.
The Supreme Court is less accountable to __________ compared to Congress and the Executive.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Hypothetical Scenario Questions
- A state is experiencing significant population changes over decades, resulting in out-of-date and racially disproportionate legislative district maps. Citizens are suing 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
This quiz explores the political questions surrounding legislative district maps and the impact of the 14th Amendment on individual liberties. Analyze the constitutional challenges related to population shifts and the differing views on the incorporation of the Bill of Rights. Engage with key concepts of Federalism and the role of the Judiciary.
