Unit 2 Constitution Vocab

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Laws allowing the President to deport perceived dangerous foreigners and restrict criticism of the government.

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Alien and Sedition Acts

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Refusal by President or governor to approve a bill

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Veto

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System in U.S. Constitution allowing each government branch to check the others.

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Checks and Balances

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Political party founded by Jefferson, opposing Hamilton's financial program and loose Constitution interpretation.

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Democratic-Republican

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Justice of the Supreme Court serving as its admin leader

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Chief Justice

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to approve

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Ratify

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Political party founded by Hamilton; supported strong economic policies, loose Constitution interpretation, and feared too much democracy for the uneducated.

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Federalist

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Powers suggested by the Constitution but not stated

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Implied Powers

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Power of the Supreme Court to review laws for constitutionality

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Judicial Review

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Group chosen by states to elect the President and Vice-President; originally selected by state governments, now by citizens.

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Electoral College