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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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