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What is not taking a side
Define neutral
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What is the Bill of Rights
This was added to the Constitution to protect people's rights and freedoms
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What is the Judicial Branch
This branch of government determines if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional.
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What is the First Amendment
This amendment gives us freedoms of speech, assembly, the press, and petition the government
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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
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What is the beginning of a tradition
Define precedent
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What is George Washington's Farewell Address
This document explained George Washington's hopes for the future and his reasons for retiring.
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What is the Legislative Branch
This branch of government makes the laws for the United States of America.
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What are reserved powers
State governments have this type of power
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What is the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States when he participated in this act
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What is when one country takes over another country and claims it as their own
Define colonization
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What is the Articles of Confederation
This document failed because it gave the states too much power.
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What is Congress
Another name for the legislative branch is
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Who are Anti-Federalists
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to make this group of people happy
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What is judicial review
The Supreme Court case of Marbury vs. Madison established this important power of the Judicial Branch
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What is the division of power between federal and state governments
Define Federalism
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What is the Constitution
This document describes the basic structure, functions, and powers of the United States government.
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What is the Executive Branch
This branch of government has the power to veto laws
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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
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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
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What is someone who approved of the Constitution containing a strong central government
Define Federalist
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What is checks and balances.
The system described in the Constitution that ensures one branch of government doesn't become too powerful.
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What are the Senate and House of Representatives
Congress is composed of these two houses
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What is a concurrent power
Raising taxes is an example of this kind of power under the system of federalism
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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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