POLI 4021 : Exam 1 4021
Document Summary
Articles had hard time collecting revenue from states. Shay"s rebellion- harsh debt collection after revolutionary war. Even though the national government was weak, states generally consistently sent a full delegation of representatives to the unicameral congress false. Congress can alter appellate but not original jurisdiction. Kramer argues how has authority to interpret the constitution. 1790s struggle was how to respond to democratic energies released during revolution. 1800 presidential election: initial tie between anti-federalist: jefferson & burr. Midnight judges act 1801- created new positions on lower courts. Stuart: power of congress to add/delete lower courts as they see fit. Federal judiciary was created from judiciary act of 1789. Voucher cases- importance of neutrality and genuine individual choice, appropriate standards of comparison. Lemon test- inhibit religion, secular purpose, excessive entanglement. Original intent- what founding fathers intended to be used as. Engel: school prayer overturned, must be student led. Zelman: vouchers upheld because money goes directly to school.
