According to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the McCulloch v. Maryland case,

To whom does the Constitution grant the power to authorize federal spending?

The long-term trend of Supreme Court rulings regarding federalism questions has produced

In the assigned PBS “Frontline” documentary video, from minue 50 -56, (a) compare the events described in the video with the framers’ intentions discussed in lecture videos. (b) Describe the “party explanation” for the behavior of lawmakers and (c) its implication for the checks and balances system. Lastly, (d) descirbe the status of the framers’ design for separation of powers today?

What provisions are found in Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution?

Where would we look to find the Bill of Rights?

According to the Constitution which clause prohibits government for depriving people of “life, liberty, or property”?

Which of the following accurately describes representation in the U.S. House?

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding civil liberties?

True (a) or False (b) The framers intended Congress to be both the most powerful branch of government AND also the most democratic branch of government.