Episode 5: Today we are going to take a look at one of the most infamous Supreme Court cases in American history: Plessy v. Ferguson. This landmark decision shaped the nation for decades, establishing the "separate but equal" doctrine. Let's break it down. This is all based on the guide put together by the Florida Department of Education. I’ve got links to that study stuff in the show notes. So check those out and don’t forget to comment, like, and subscribe to our podcast @FCLEseminar on YouTube. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (Free) 💢 Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) • https://www.fldoe.org/policy/articulation/postsec-civics-lit.stml •https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/SuppGuideFCLE.pdf •https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5421/urlt/CivicLiteracyRule-faq.pdf 💢 FCLE Seminar YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FCLEseminar ----------------------------------------------- Support and Donations 💟This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar About the Podcast Host Mercedes is doctoral candidate and Graduate Research Assistant in assessment at the University of West Florida. Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree, Mercedes taught English, Journalism, and Reading for 10 years in the K-12 classroom. Today, Mercedes is the host of FTCE and FCLE Seminar - two exam prep podcasts created for students who are preparing for high-stakes exams. After earning her terminal degree, Mercedes plans to continue creating exam prep materials using the aural learning platform. 💢 Comment, Like, & Subscribe You can subscribe to the FCLE Seminar Podcast @FCLEseminar on YouTube or FCLE Seminar on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast platform.

Summary

In this episode, Mercedes Musto discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sanford. She provides background information on the case and explains the constitutional principles involved. The court of that era ruled that people of African descent, whether enslaved or free, were not considered citizens and therefore lacked the right to sue in federal court.

Dissenting opinions argued that people of African descent could be citizens and criticized the majority's decision. In the end, Dred Scott and his wife eventually gained their freedom through and act of kindness.

Keywords

Dred Scott v. Sanford, Supreme Court case, slavery, African descent, citizenship, Missouri Compromise, property, dissenting opinions

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dred Scott v. Sanford

01:14 Case Background: Dred Scott's Claim for Freedom

03:07 The Ruling: Non-Citizenship and Property Status

05:35 Dissenting Opinions: Arguing for Citizenship

07:03 Dred Scott's Fate: Freedom and Tragic End

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RESOURCES (Free)

💢 Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)

• ⁠⁠https://www.fldoe.org/policy/articulation/postsec-civics-lit.stml⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/SuppGuideFCLE.pdf⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5421/urlt/CivicLiteracyRule-faq.pdf⁠⁠

💢 FCLE Seminar YouTube

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FCLEseminar⁠⁠

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Support and Donations

💟This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at:

⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar⁠⁠

About the Podcast Host

Mercedes is doctoral candidate and Graduate Research Assistant in assessment at the University of West Florida. Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree, Mercedes taught English, Journalism, and Reading for 10 years in the K-12 classroom.

Today, Mercedes is the host of FTCE and FCLE Seminar - two exam prep podcasts created for students who are preparing for high-stakes exams. After earning her terminal degree, Mercedes plans to continue creating exam prep materials using the aural learning platform.

💢 Comment, Like, & Subscribe

You can subscribe to the FCLE Seminar Podcast @FCLEseminar on YouTube or FCLE Seminar on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast platform.

Summary

In this episode, Mercedes Musto discusses the landmark Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, which solidified the power of the federal government. The case revolves around the question of whether the federal government has the power to create a bank and if a state can tax a federal institution. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the federal government, stating that it has the power to create a bank and that states cannot tax the federal government.

The necessary and proper clause of the U.S. Constitution played a crucial role in the court's decision, expanding the powers of the federal government and affirming the supremacy of federal law over state law.

Keywords

McCulloch v. Maryland, federal government, Supreme Court, necessary and proper clause, federal law, state law

Takeaways

• McCulloch v. Maryland solidified the power of the federal government

• The case established that the federal government has implied powers beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution
• States cannot undermine federal authority
• The necessary and proper clause of the U.S. Constitution played a crucial role in the court's decision
• The case affirmed the supremacy of federal law over state law

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:39 The Necessary and Proper Clause

03:38 Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution

04:07 Expanding Federal Powers

05:05 Understanding the Necessary and Proper Clause

06:03 Conclusion and Closing

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RESOURCES (Free)

💢 Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)

• ⁠https://www.fldoe.org/policy/articulation/postsec-civics-lit.stml⁠

• ⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/SuppGuideFCLE.pdf⁠

• ⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5421/urlt/CivicLiteracyRule-faq.pdf⁠

💢 FCLE Seminar YouTube

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FCLEseminar⁠

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Support and Donations

💟This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at:

⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar⁠

About the Podcast Host

Mercedes is doctoral candidate and Graduate Research Assistant in assessment at the University of West Florida. Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree, Mercedes taught English, Journalism, and Reading for 10 years in the K-12 classroom.

Today, Mercedes is the host of FTCE and FCLE Seminar - two exam prep podcasts created for students who are preparing for high-stakes exams. After earning her terminal degree, Mercedes plans to continue creating exam prep materials using the aural learning platform.

💢 Comment, Like, & Subscribe

You can subscribe to the FCLE Seminar Podcast @FCLEseminar on YouTube or FCLE Seminar on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast platform.