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Who was the third president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
What do we call the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial review
Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
France
What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To explore the Louisiana Territory
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Who was the second President? 2nd Daily... What was he before?
John Adams
What is an embargo?
A ban on trade with other countries
In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?
1803
What river did Lewis and Clark follow westward?
The Missouri River
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial branch
Which two explorers were sent by Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark
What is a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Interpreting the Constitution exactly as written
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
What ocean did Lewis and Clark reach?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the XYZ Affair. 2nd Daily Double: How Much?
When France wanted a bride and loan to negotiate.
Which Native American woman helped Lewis and Clark as a guide and interpreter?
Sacagawea
What term describes buying land from another country?
Purchase
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?
It doubled the size of the United States
Why was Sacagawea important to the expedition?
She helped guide and communicate with Native Americans
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
The Active President
Which Supreme Court Chief Justice helped establish the power of judicial review?
John Marshall
What word describes the right to take control of land for public use?
Eminent domain
Why was Jefferson unsure if the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional?
The Constitution did not clearly say he could buy land
What information did the expedition bring back?
Maps, plant and animal info, and knowledge of Native tribes
Which document is the Supreme Court responsible for interpreting?
The Constitution