Unit 11.3 A

Front

Which River is in the Louisiana Territory? Options: Mississippi, Ohio, Amazon, Potomac

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Mississippi

Front

On what grounds would strict constructionists of the United States Constitution have questioned the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

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The president was not specifically given the power to purchase new land.

Front

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

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the spoils system.

Front

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy? Options: the rich and well-born, Native Americans, the common people, states' rights supporters

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Native Americans

Front

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

Front

Which of the following statements best describes the Supremacy Clause (Article 4, Paragraph 2 of the US Constitution)? Options: The Constitution is the highest law of the land, above all state and federal laws.; The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land, and has the final decision on all cases.; The Supreme Court has power over the Executive Branch.; Congress cannot tell the Supreme Court what to do.

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The Constitution is the highest law of the land, above all state and federal laws.

Front

The power to declare laws unconstitutional is called

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Judicial Review

Answer explanation

Front

Where did the Supreme Court get the right of judicial review as a check and balance on the other branches?

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The power of judicial review came from the Supreme Court itself in the case of Marbury v. Madison.

Answer explanation

Front

McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether the Constitution lets Congress start a _____?

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national bank

Front

The Court said Maryland could not interfere with the business of the ______ government.

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national