Jeffersonian Republicanism

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What is the principle that allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws?

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Judicial Review

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What constitutional principle prevents the government from establishing an official church or requiring church membership to vote?

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Separation of church and state

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What was the 1807 act that ended all of America's importation and exportation?

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Embargo Act

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What part of the Constitution allows Congress to make laws that are 'necessary and proper' to carry out its powers?

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Elastic Clause

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the significance of the Embargo Act of 1807 in American history?

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It aimed to pressure France and Britain to respect U.S. neutrality but harmed the American economy.

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What does the term 'Judicial Review' refer to in the context of the U.S. legal system?

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The power of the courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the Constitution.

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What does the 'Elastic Clause' enable Congress to do?

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It allows Congress to pass laws that are necessary to execute its enumerated powers.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What was the impact of the separation of church and state on American governance?

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It prevents the government from favoring or establishing a religion.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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In what year was the Marbury v. Madison case decided?

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1803