What is the role of Congress in American Constitutional Society?
Key Vocab Terms in Lesson 21!
British Parliament vs. United States Congress- This is a quick guide to the similarities and differences between Parliament and Congress.
British Parliament vs. United States Congress- This is a quick guide to the similarities and differences between Parliament and Congress.
Primary Sources
- Federalist No. 51- Pay close attention to CHECKS & BALANCES, and SEPARATION OF POWERS! This is an important resource that will help you understand reasons for why the Framers set up the government the way they did.
- Federalist No. 10 -Focus on FACTIONS! This will be helpful on the AP TEST, and you will discover why the Framers wanted a larger republic!
- Article 1, Section 9,10 of Constitution- Powers Granted/Denied to Congress! You need to know all of these, as well as how some of them have been EXPANDED!
Helpful videos
McCulloch v. Maryland- Know the affect this ruling had on the Necessary & Proper Clause and Supremacy clause. It's a LANDMARK case.
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States- Know how the courts interpretation affected the Commerce Clause.
Wesberry v. Sanders- Know how the concept of "one person, one vote"
Baker v Carr- Know the effect of redistricting
United States v. Lopez- This is a landmark case dealing with the commerce clause. KNOW THIS CASE
Current Event- The court is considering reevaluating the concept of "one person, one vote."
- Federalist No.51 Explained
- Federalist No. 10 Explained
- Gerrymandering Explained
- Redistricting Game- Think like a real State Legislator and draw your own district lines following real laws set by the Supreme Court!
McCulloch v. Maryland- Know the affect this ruling had on the Necessary & Proper Clause and Supremacy clause. It's a LANDMARK case.
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States- Know how the courts interpretation affected the Commerce Clause.
Wesberry v. Sanders- Know how the concept of "one person, one vote"
Baker v Carr- Know the effect of redistricting
United States v. Lopez- This is a landmark case dealing with the commerce clause. KNOW THIS CASE
Current Event- The court is considering reevaluating the concept of "one person, one vote."