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Explore key concepts such as presidential powers, federalism, separation of powers, and landmark Supreme Court cases shaping the American government.
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What office in the executive branch has as one of his duties is to preside over the Senate?
What office in the executive branch has as one of his duties is to preside over the Senate? The Vice-President
These powers are associated with the “elastic clause”. It gives Congress the power to make laws as needed. Powers not given to the states are the national governments.
These powers are associated with the “elastic clause”. It gives Congress the power to make laws as needed. Powers not given to the states are the national governments. Implied Powers
What term describes the division of power between the national government and the states.
What term describes the division of power between the national government and the states. The Federal System
Powers held by both the national government and the states. Concurrent Powers
The establishment of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
The establishment of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Separation of Powers
Congress can use this power to make sure the President does not break the law. It means charged with wrong-doing while in office.
Congress can use this power to make sure the President does not break the law. It means charged with wrong-doing while in office. impeachment
Which branch of government has the power to declare war? The Legislative Branch Congress
What do we call the right for a federal court or the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?
What do we call the right for a federal court or the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional? Judicial Review
Name the Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
Name the Supreme Court case that established judicial review. Marbury v. Madison
What was demonstrated by Pre. Washington’s handling of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was demonstrated by Pre. Washington’s handling of the Whiskey Rebellion? The new government did have the ability to enforce the laws.
Name 2 things Washington warned about in his farewell address.
Name 2 things Washington warned about in his farewell address. Alliances with other nations and Political parties
What was the most important contribution of the Federalists?
What was the most important contribution of the Federalists? The formation of a strong national government.
What name is given to the President’s advisors? The Cabinet
What group provided information about the area west of the Miss. River (Louisiana Purchase)?
What group provided information about the area west of the Miss. River (Louisiana Purchase)? Lewis and Clark Expedition
What war was fought because Britain seized American ships and cargo?
What war was fought because Britain seized American ships and cargo? War of 1812
What President’s administration sometimes called “The Era of Good Feelings”?
What President’s administration sometimes called “The Era of Good Feelings”? James Monroe
What does embargo mean? Restriction on trade
In what war was Washington, D. C. burned? War of 1812
During what war was the Star Spangled Banner written? War of 1812
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? Frances Scott Key
What document was issued by President Monroe stating the U.S. would oppose any nation’s intervention in the Western Hemisphere?
What document was issued by President Monroe stating the U.S. would oppose any nation’s intervention in the Western Hemisphere? Monroe Doctrine