For each of the situations described below, state which principle or principles of government are involved: separation of powers, checks and balances, or federalism and EXPLAIN your answer.
For each of the situations described below, state which principle or principles of government are involved: separation of powers, checks and balances, or federalism and EXPLAIN your answer.
Explain your answer for no. 1
A state law requires that a prayer be said each day in public schools. A federal court rules that the law violates a First Amendment clause that prohibits the government from establishing a religion.
U.S. Congress pass a law requiring Supreme Court sessions to be televised.
Explain your answer for no. 3
A federal court serves the president of the United States with a subpoena seeking evidence of a crime. The president refuses to turn over the evidence claiming executive privilege. The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the president's executive privilege power is limited and that he must turn over the evidence.
Explain you answer for no. 5