Extra Credit Social Studies (12/9-12/14)

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Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow. These are called

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Precedent

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Washington did not take sides between England and France by declaring the

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Neutrality Proclamation

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Who signed the treaty that ended the conflict related to the XYZ Affair?

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John Adams

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In what years did the XYZ Affair take place?

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1797 and 1798

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What concept related to states' rights emerged as a reaction to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Nullification

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The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that

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the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional

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which court is highest

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Supreme Court

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review? Options: the power to nominate and appoint new judges, the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts, the power to review presidential actions, the power to declare laws unconstitutional

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the power to declare laws unconstitutional

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Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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Each branch of the US government has the power to limit the actions of the other branches.

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checks and balances