JohnsonG12.3.2

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This is a term which means to approve something

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Ratified

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This is a law that allows Congress to stretch its power to meet certain situations

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Elastic Clause

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These are powers that are listed by number in the Constitution

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Enumerated Powers

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This is a court's ability to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws that violate the Constitution

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Judicial Review

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This is a term to refer to a court's ability to hear certain kinds of cases

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Jurisdiction

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Alexander Hamilton published The Federalist Papers in an effort to

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Communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public

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After achieving independence from Britain, U.S. leaders created an executive branch that

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Had limited power but could enforce laws

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How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

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The number of representatives in the House is based on state population.

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How did the Founders solve the problem of a too-powerful military?

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They put the military under the control of the executive branch.

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Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress? The power to distribute counterfeit money, The power to eliminate the militia, The power to levy taxes on citizens, The power to remove a judge from the bench

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The power to levy taxes on citizens