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What branch of the government has the power to write the nation's laws?
Legislative Branch
100
The US Constitution states that only Congress can declare what?
declare-war
100
The fifth amendment prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime and it's called ____ _____
double jeopardy
100
One check the Judicial Branch has its ability to find a law ___________
unconstitutional
100
What did George Washington warn of in his farewell address?
foreign alliances
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What branch of government has the power to administer laws, command armed forces and make treaties?
Executive Branch
200
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom states that no person should be forced to go to ________
Church
200
What term shows that the federal and state government share power?
federalism
200
The first step of a bill becoming a law is to have members of _________ sign it.
Congress
200
Washington Irving warned Americans to learn from their past and to be cautious of the future in his famous short story
Rip Van Winkle
300
What is the process called that brings serious crimes against a president?
impeachment
300
What document gives Americans their rights?
Bill of Rights
300
This system was set up to ensure one branch of government isn't stronger than another.
checks and balances
300
What is a duty of a citizen that is encouraged but not required?
voting
300
American artists of the Hudson River School began to paint what showing American History?
Landscapes
400
How much of a majority vote does congress need to override a presidential veto?
two-thirds
400
One freedom the first amendment gives us is the freedom of ________
Religion
400
An example of checks and balances is that the ______ can veto a bill passed by congress.
The President
400
Who opposed Hamilton's idea for a national bank b/c they thought it gave too much power to the federal govt?
Jefferson
400
Who was made famous during the battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?
Andrew Jackson
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The supreme court has the power to_______.
Constitution
500
____ means that you cannot write a lie that harms another person
libel
500
The Third Amendment prevents the _______ from forcing citizens to house soldiers.
Military
500
The govt. responded to the Whiskey Rebellion by sending the ________ to stop it
army
500
Some nations were resentful of The Monroe Doctrine because it prevented them from setting up more _____________
colonies