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Magna Carta
First limited government -
Jamestown's House of Burgesses
Elected representative element of the Virginia General Assembly -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony -
Petition of Right
king Charles signed this for individual rights -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The fundamental orders describe the government set up by the Connecticut River towns -
Massachusetts Body of Liberties
The Body of Liberties begins by establishing the exclusive right of the General Court to legislate and dictate the "Countenance of Authority". -
Massachusets Body of Liberties
Each charter guaranteed colonists the “rights of Englishmen.” -
Extended conflict with King Charles
Civil War -
Renewed Conflict
Rebellion between the Crown and Parliament -
English Bill of Rights
Bill of rights passed -
William and Mary chosen to rule
Had to govern according to the parliament -
Northwest Ordinance
Chartered a government for the Northwest Territory -
Dual Federalism
Started in 1789 - 1930. Both state and national governments were equal authorities operating within their own spheres of influence. -
Judiciary Act of 1789
Established a Three-tiered Judicial Structure. -
Gazette Paper
Federalist paper Gazette of the United States published. -
Bill of Rights
Ratified in 1791. Established for basic human rights. -
National Gazette
Whigs countered with National Gazette. -
Marbury v. Madison
Power of judicial review. -
12th amendment
Allows the President to choose the Vice President -
McCulloch v. Maryland
Maryland taxed the national bank. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Right of a state legislature to award a monopoly to operate a steamship line between NY and NJ. -
Democratic-Republican party split
After 1824, Democratic-Republican party split into today’s two major parties—Democrats, Republicans. -
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Slave who sued for his and his family's freedom after being taken to a free state. -
Morrill Act
Granted large tracts of land to states; states sold land and used money for colleges. -
Reconstruction
Supreme Court during this time narrowly interpreted the 13th-15th amendments. -
The 14th Amendment ratified
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States... are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." -
USA Expanding National Power
Began in 1890 went through 1916. Railroads, telegraph, and new machinery changed the US. Government passed legislation to reform social conditions and business practices. -
Pleggy v. Ferguson
Ruled segregation was legal as long as the facilities were equal. -
16th amendment
Gave Congress authority to set a federal income tax -
17th Amendment
Direct election of senators -
Radio
Radio became the first form of electronic media -
The New Deal Era
1930 - 1953. The court saw Roosevelt's economic legislation as an assault on property rights. -
Roosevelt begins fist term out of 3
Roosevelt served 12 years as president (1933-1945) and packed the court with nominees that supported expansion of gov't. -
Minersville School District v. Gobitis
The Supreme Court ruled that a child could be expelled for refusing to salute the American flag or recite the pledge (these actions violated the child’s religious beliefs). -
U.S. v. Darby
Upheld Fair Labor Standards Act; Commerce Clause allows Congress to regulate employment conditions. -
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
The court reversed itself and decided unity was not a sufficient reason to overrule religious beliefs. -
Korematsu v. the United States
Upheld involuntary internment of ethnically Japanese American citizens. -
National Security Council
Brings together the top military, foreign affairs, and intelligence officials in the administration. -
Television
Television replaced radio as most influential electronic media. -
Interest Groups rise
Give minority interests voice in the political process, such as civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. -
Brown v. Board
Ruled segregation is illegal. -
Creative Federalism
Government program to eliminate poverty and social inequality. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Miranda v. Arizona
Expanded rights of people accused of crimes. -
Loving V. Virginia
Struck down all state laws banning interracial marriage. -
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Protects applicants and employees of 40+ years old from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, privileges, etc. of employment. -
Tinker v. Des Moines
Schools couldn’t prevent students from protesting the Vietnam War. -
War Powers Resolution
President must consult with Congress before sending troops. -
New federalism
Returned some authority to state governments. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. -
Homeland Security
Reorganization of agencies already in place.
