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Suffrage
right to vote
John Marshall
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the Preamble?
the introduction to the Constitution
How many Amendments total are there?
27
Who won the presidential election in 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Judicial review
power of judges to declare a law unconstitutional
Thomas Jefferson
president elected in 1800
What branch of government did Article 1 of the Constitution establish?
legislative branch
What does Amendment 2 state?
right to own arms
What paved the way for greater settlement in the west?
Louis and Clark expedition
Electoral College
electors chosen by the states to elect the president and vice president.
Aaron Burr
Democratic- Republican and running mate of Thomas Jefferson in the 1800 election
True or false. Article 6 of the Constitution states that of the state law is in conflict with the national law, it is the national law that must be obeyed.
true
What does Amendment 13 state?
forbids slavery in the United States
From where to where did the Louisiana Purchase stretch?
Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
Implied Powers
powers not specifically stated in the Constitution
Lewis and Clark
leaders of an expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase
Article 4 describes relations among who? (2 different ones both have to be mentioned)
relations among states
relations between the national government and the states
According to Amendment 25 who can take over presidential powers.
vice president
How did Adams balance the executive branch powers using the judicial branch?
Appointed Federalist justices to the Supreme Court on the last day of his presidency
Elastic Clauses
Clause in the Constitution that allows Congress to pass laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers
Sacajawea
Native American woman who served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition
What 2 ways does Article 5 of the Constitution propose amending or changing the Constitution can happen?
2/3 of Congress must propose an amendment
3/4 of state legislature must ratify it
True or False. According are limited to those stated in the Constitution.
False
What 2 beliefs did Jefferson have about the government?
people should have greater control of the government
government should be simple and small