Weekly Review

What is the definition of judicial review?

• The process by which the President reviews laws

• The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

• The ability of Congress to review judicial decisions

• The method by which judges are appointed

Which case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What was the main impact of the Marbury v. Madison decision?

• It allowed the President to veto laws

• It established the power of judicial review

• It gave Congress the power to impeach judges

• It limited the power of the Supreme Court

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A treaty with Spain to acquire Florida

• The purchase of land from France that doubled the size of the U.S.

• An agreement with Britain to settle the Oregon Territory

• A deal with Mexico to acquire Texas

Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was one of the main goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish trade routes with Mexico

• To map the eastern coast of the United States

• To negotiate treaties with European powers

Which two explorers led the expedition to explore the newly acquired western territories of the United States?

• Lewis and Clark

• Columbus and Magellan

• Hudson and Cartier

• Cook and Drake

What was a significant outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• The discovery of gold in California

• Detailed maps and knowledge of the western territories

• The establishment of the first U.S. colony in the Pacific

• The signing of a peace treaty with Native American tribes

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States?

• It reduced the size of the U.S. by half

• It doubled the size of the U.S.

• It had no effect on the size of the U.S.

• It tripled the size of the U.S.

What was one challenge faced by Lewis and Clark during their expedition?

• Hostile encounters with European settlers

• Navigating the Rocky Mountains

• Lack of funding from the government

• Shortage of food supplies