What precedent did George Washington set on term limits?
The president only serves two terms
100
Define Annex.
Append or add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document.
100
What was the ruling in the Dred Scott case in regards to the constitution?
They declared an act of congress unconstitutional as the Dred Scott was propert and could not be taken away from his owner
100
How many immigrants arrived in the United States in 1854?
430,000 people
100
Who was the leader of the confederate army?
Robert E. Lee
200
What is the point of the executive branch?
To enforce laws
200
During the Antebellum period, where did Americans begin to migrate?
Texas, California, and Oregon.
200
What are the three levels of the judicial system?
Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, District Courts
200
Which group contributed more to the immigration total, Germany or Ireland?
Germany
200
Who was the leader of the Union army(initial leader before being removed)?
George Mclellan
300
What is the name of the group the president anoints to advise him on various matters established first by George Washington?
The cabinet
300
The United States went to war with who over control of Texas? What years did the war last through?
Mexico and 1846 through 1848.
300
Does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
No it has the power of judicial review
300
What is the definition of a Legislative Strategy?
To create reform using the legislative system to pass new laws or amendments to the U.S Constitution.
300
Which amendment granted African Americans the right to vote?
15th amendment
400
What two parties were formed from the divisions in ideals between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson that are now the two major parties: democrats and republicans?
Federalists and democratic republicans
400
What does the Wilmot Proviso say about slavery?
It says that slavery in California, Utah, and New Mexico will closed forever.
400
How many judges did the Supreme Court originally?
6 judges
400
What methods were used by the state in order to prevent African Americans from voting?
Poll taxes, literary tests with grandfather clauses
500
Which president is considered the first modern president?
Andrew Jackson
500
What are the 5 conditions of the Compromise of 1850?
1. California admitted as a free state
2. Utah and New Mexico territories decide about slavery
3. Texas and New Mexico boundary dispute resolved
4. Sale of slaves banned in DC but slavery may continue there
5. Fugitive Slave Act required people in free states to help capture and return escaped slaves
500
What is one requirement of the Supreme Court justices outlined in the constitution?
There are no requirements
500
What is Economic Strategy?
To refuse to support businesses and services that support a policy you want to reform.
500
In which state was the KKK founded? What type of club was it initially?