US History: Supreme Court HW Questions

REMINDER: “NIB” Means “not it review book.”  You have flash cards, the internet, your prior knowledge, this year’s notes, last year’s notes…so leaving anything blank or putting an answer that shows zero effort are the same to me…and anything blank = no credit for the assignment.

REVIEW means remember or reminder, it is NOT reteach or relearn!!  If you slack off now you have NO SHOT at passing the Regents or the course, so make your decisions carefully.

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Supreme Court Cases Review Questions

SUPREME COURT CASES GROUP 1:

1. Why is Chief Justice John Marshall important? (p. 54)
2. What was the impact of the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)? (pp. 43 & 54)
3. Explain the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819). (p. 54)
4. How does McCulloch v. Maryland show the constitutional principle of federalism? (p. 46)
5. Explain the decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824). (p. 54)
6. How does Gibbons v. Ogden show the constitutional principle of federalism? (p. 46)
7. Explain the decision in Worcester v. Georgia (1832). (p. 73)
8. How does Worcester v. Georgia show the constitutional principle of equality? (p. 48)
9. What was the result of Worcester v. Georgia (1832)? (p. 73)
10. Explain the decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857). (p. 79)
11. How does Dred Scott v. Sanford show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
12. How does Dred Scott v. Sanford show the constitutional principle of rights of minority groups? (p. 48)
13. Explain the decision in the Civil Rights Cases (1883). (p. 101)
14. How do the Civil Rights Cases show the constitutional principle of civil liberties? (p. 47)
15. Explain the decision in Wabash, St. Louis, & Pacific RR v. Illinois (1886). (p. 108)
16. How does Wabash, St. Louis, & Pacific RR v. Illinois show the constitutional principle of property rights & economic policy? (p. 50)
17. Explain the decision in U.S. v. E.C. Knight Co. (1895). (p. 108)
18. How does U.S. v. E.C. Knight Co. show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
19. How does U.S. v. E.C. Knight Co. show the constitutional principle of property rights & economic policy? (p. 50)

 

SUPREME COURT CASES GROUP 2:

1. Explain the decision in In Re Debs (1895). (p. 110)
2. How does In Re Debs show the constitutional principle of property rights & economic policy? (p. 50)
3. Explain the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) (pp. 101 & 142
4. How does Plessy v. Ferguson show the constitutional principle of equality? (p. 48)
5. How does Plessy v. Ferguson show the constitutional principle of rights of the minority? (p. 48)
6. Explain the decision in Northern Securities Co. v. U.S. (1904). (p. 145)
7. How does Northern Securities Co. v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of property rights & economic policy? (p. 46)
8. Explain the decision in Lochner v. New York (1905). (p. 138)
9. How does Lochner v. NY show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
10. How does Lochner v. NY show the constitutional principle of property rights & economic policy? (p. 50)
11. Explain the decision in Muller v. Oregon (1908). (p. 138)
12. Explain the decision in Schenck v. U.S. (1919). (pp. 164-5)
13. How does Schenck v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
14. How does Schenck v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of presidential powers in wartime? (p. 49)
15. Explain the decision in Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S. (1935). (p. 204)
16. How does Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
17. How does Schechter Poultry Corp v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of property rights & economic policy? (p. 50)
18. What “program” caused the case of Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S.? (NIB)

 

 

SUPREME COURT CASES GROUP 3:

1. Explain the decision in Korematsu v. U.S. (1944). (pp. 228-9)
2. How does Korematsu v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of civil liberties? (p. 47)
3. How does Korematsu v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of rights of minority groups? (p. 48)
4. How does Korematsu v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of presidential powers in wartime? (p. 49)
5. Describe the circumstances leading to the decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1854.) (pp. 259-60)
6. Explain the decision in Brown v. Board of Education. (p. 259)
7. Explain the importance of Brown v. Board of Education. (pp. 259-60)
8. How does Brown v. Board of Education show the constitutional principle of federalism? (p. 46)
9. How does Brown v. Board of Education show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
10. How does Brown v. Board of Education show the constitutional principle of rights of minority groups? (p. 48)
11. “How” was the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education supposed to be carried out? (p. 260)
12. What was the Smith Act? (p. 238)
13. Explain the decision in Watkins v. U.S. (1957). (p. 238)
14. How does Watkins v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of the separation of powers? (p. 49)
15. Explain the decision in Mapp v. Ohio (1961). (p. 261)
16. How does Mapp v. Ohio show the constitutional principle of criminal procedures? (p. 47)
17. Explain the decision in Baker v. Carr (1962). (p. 261)
18. Explain the decision in Engel v. Vitale (1962). (p. 261)
19. How does Engel v. Vitale show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
    
    
    SUPREME COURT CASES GROUP 4:
    1.  Explain the decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963). (p. 261)
    2. How does Gideon v. Wainwright show the constitutional principle of criminal procedures? (p. 47)
    3. Explain the decision in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. U.S. (1964). (p. 266)
    4. How does Heart of Atlanta Motel v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of civil liberties? (p. 47)
    5. Explain the decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966). (p. 270)
    6. How does Miranda v. Arizona show the constitutional principle of criminal procedures? (p. 47)
    7. Explain the decision in Tinker v. Des Moines (1969). (p. 261)
    8. How does Tinker v. Des Moines show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
    9. What do the last 8 Supreme Court cases you were asked about have in common? (p. 259)
    10. Who was Earl Warren? (p. 259)
    11. Describe the impact of the decisions of “the Warren Court.” (p. 259)
    12. Explain the decision in New York Times Co. v. U.S. (1970). (p. 140)
    13. How does New York Times Co. v. U.S. show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
    14. Explain the decision in Roe v. Wade (1973). (p. 268)
    15. How does Roe v. Wade show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
    16. How does Roe v. Wade show the constitutional principle of rights of women? (p. 48)

 

SUPREME COURT CASES GROUP 5:

1. Why did the U.S. “sue” President Nixon? (p. 287)
2. Explain the decision in U.S. v. Nixon (1974). (p. 287)
3. How does U.S. v. Nixon show the constitutional principle of the judiciary? (p. 47)
4. How does U.S. v. Nixon show the constitutional principle of the separation of powers? (p. 49)
5. Explain the decision in New Jersey v. TLO (1985). (NIB)
6. Explain the decision in Cruzan v. Director, MO Dept. of Health (1990). (NIB)
7. Explain the decision in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania et al v. Casey (1992). (NIB)
8. Explain the decisions in Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995). (NIB)
9. Why is judicial review important? (p. 43)
10. Which case established the principle of judicial review? (p. 43)
11. Explain the importance of “the Marshall Court.” (p. 54)
12. Which cases did the Marshall Court hear? (p. 54)
13. Describe the impact of the decisions of “the Marshall Court cases.” (p. 54)
14. Which cases did the Warren Court hear? (p. 261)
15. Describe the impact of the decisions of “the Warren Court cases.” (p. 259)
16. Compare & contrast the Marshall & Warren Courts.

 

 

 

US History: Geography HW Questions

REMINDER: “NIB” Means “not it review book.”  You have flash cards, the internet, your prior knowledge, this year’s notes, last year’s notes…so leaving anything blank or putting an answer that shows zero effort are the same to me…and anything blank = no credit for the assignment.

REVIEW means remember or reminder, it is NOT reteach or relearn!!  If you slack off now you have NO SHOT at passing the Regents or the course, so make your decisions carefully.

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Geography Review Questions

 

GEOGRAPHY GROUP 1:

1. Where are the Great Plains located? (p. 3)
2. By what other two names are the Great Plains known? (p. 3)
3. Identify all states that have direct access to the Mississippi River (pp. 3 & 4)
4. Why is the Mississippi River important? (p. 3)
5. Where are the Appalachian Mountains located? (p. 3)
6. Where are the Rocky Mountains located? (p. 3)
7. What does a demographic map show? (p. 3)
8. Identify the original New England colonies. (p. 5)
9. Identify the original Middle Atlantic Colonies. (NIB)
10. Identify the original Southern colonies. (NIB)
11. Where is the Sun Belt? (p. 6)
12. Why are people attracted to the Sun Belt? (pp. 6-7)
13. Identify the Great Lakes and identify the states in which each is located. (NIB)

US History: Homework & Due Dates

US History & Government                                                                   5/27 – 6/12/14

Homework Assignments

All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column. 

 

All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column.  Use your time wisely – do not wait until the night before to do all of your homework! 

 

Please see me in advance if you have any problems with any assignment.   The following heading must be used on all assignments to gain credit for your work:

 

YOUR NAME                                                               SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT TITLE (on each assignment)            CLASS PERIOD

You must write out all questions AND answer in complete sentences for work to be accepted!

All work to be complete on “loose-leaf” or notebook paper!

Typed work will not be accepted!

OBJECTIVE	ASSIGNMENT TITLE	DATE DUE
Content Review	Geography Group 1 Questions	Wed., 5/28
Content Review	Supreme Court Cases Group 1 Questions	Thursday, 5/29
Content Review	Supreme Court Cases Group 2 Questions	Friday, 5/30
Content Review	Supreme Court Cases Group 3 Questions Supreme Court Cases Group 4 Questions Supreme Court Cases Group 5 Questions	Monday, 6/2
Content Review	Government Group 1 Questions	Tuesday, 6/3
Content Review	Government Group 2 Questions	Wed., 6/4
Content Review	Government Group 3 Questions	Thursday, 6/5
Content Review	The Constitution Group 1 Questions	Friday, 6/6
Content Review	The Constitution Group 2 Questions Reform Movements Group 1 Questions Reform Movements Group 2 Questions Reform Movements Group 3 Questions	Monday, 6/9
Content Review	People in Reform Movements Group 1 Questions	Tuesday, 6/10
Content Review	People in Reform Movements Group 2 Questions	Wed., 6/11
Content Review	Foreign Policy Group 1 Questions Foreign Policy Group 2 Questions	Thursday, 6/12

 

REMEMBER:

Study Flash Cards for 30-60 minutes per night

 

This is REVIEW!  If you can't find the information necessary on the page numbers provided in the Prentice Hall review book provided you need to do one of the following: use your prior knowledge (it is likely you already know the answer), your notes, class packets & handouts, the Internet, review materials from class, Quizlet.com, Regentsprep.org, or a different review book.  Not answering a question is unacceptable since this information has all been covered at some point this year.

 

INCOMPLETE WORK WILL EARN A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THE ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT.  I have provided page numbers whenever possible.  Work that shows little to no effort will not earn any credit.  Work not in proper format will not earn credit.  Do your work, take care to do it properly, and help yourself work toward a successful Regents score in June!

 

There is no such thing as “late work” during Regents Review.  Turn it in by the date due or lose all credit on that assignment.  You are out of time for excuses!!!!!!

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• Page numbers are provided for a general idea of where to find the answers to questions.
• Answers are usually not “word for word,” and since I read your work, you’ll want to be sure you answer the actual question asked, not just blindly copy something because it has the same name or heading.
• "NIB" means "not in book" - you must use one of the methods listed above to get the answer.