Significance of Constitutional Principles (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Constitutional vagueness: strength or weakness?
Constitutional vagueness: strength or weakness?
Both - allows evolution but creates uncertainty
What is the 'elastic clause'?
What is the 'elastic clause'?
Necessary and proper clause - empowers Congress to make laws
13th Amendment (1865) achievement
13th Amendment (1865) achievement
Banned slavery
19th Amendment (1920) achievement
19th Amendment (1920) achievement
Granted women the right to vote
2nd Amendment main controversy
2nd Amendment main controversy
Ambiguity over 'right to bear arms' meaning & extent
Judicial review definition
Judicial review definition
Supreme Court power to interpret Constitution & declare laws illegal
Marbury v Madison (1803) significance
Marbury v Madison (1803) significance
Established judicial review precedent
Plessy v Ferguson (1896) outcome
Plessy v Ferguson (1896) outcome
Upheld racial segregation - 'separate but equal' doctrine
Brown v Board of Education (1954) outcome
Brown v Board of Education (1954) outcome
Declared school segregation unconstitutional
Longest US government shutdown duration
Longest US government shutdown duration
35 days (Dec 2018 - Jan 2019)