Vocabulary Written Documents Three Branches of Government Federalism and Amendments Testing the Constitution
100
What is not taking a side
Define neutral
100
What is the Bill of Rights
This was added to the Constitution to protect people's rights and freedoms
100
What is the Judicial Branch
This branch of government determines if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional.
100
What is the First Amendment
This amendment gives us freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, and petition the government
100
What is the head of the executive branch or presidential power
Washington sent troops to protect tax collectors during the Whiskey Rebellion. This action showed he was using this power
200
What is the beginning of a tradition
Define precedent
200
What is George Washington's Farewell Address
This document explained George Washington's hopes for the future and his reasons for retiring.
200
What is the Legislative Branch
This branch of government makes the laws for the United States of America.
200
What are reserved powers
State governments have this type of power
200
What is the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States when he participated in this act
300
What is when one country takes over another country and claims it as their own
Define colonization
300
What is the Articles of Confederation
This document failed because it gave the states too much power.
300
What is Congress
Another name for the legislative branch is
300
Who are Anti-Federalists
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to make this group of people happy
300
What is judicial review
The Supreme Court case of Marbury vs. Madison established this important power of the Judicial Branch
400
What is the division of power between federal and state governments
Define Federalism
400
What is the Constitution
This document describes the basic structure, functions, and powers of the United States government.
400
What is the Executive Branch
This branch of government has the power to veto laws
400
What is a delegated power
It is decided that more postal offices are needed in the United States. This is an example of which power under the system of federalism
400
What is the War of 1812
James Madison showed his power as head of the executive branch by being Commander in Chief during this conflict
500
What is someone who approved of the Constitution containing a strong central government
Define Federalist
500
What is checks and balances.
The system described in the Constitution that ensures one branch of government doesn't become too powerful.
500
What are the Senate and House of Representatives
Congress is composed of these two houses
500
What is a concurrent power
Raising taxes is an example of this kind of power under the system of federalism
500
What are 1. The US would not interfere with European affairs, 2. The US would not interfere with pre-existing colonies in the Americas, 3. The Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization, 4. If a European power tried to interfere with any nation in the Americas, it would be viewed as a hostile act against the US
List the parts of the Monroe Doctrine






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