US History 8th Unit 04 The Constitution STAAR

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Who was the main Supreme Court Justice?

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John Marshall

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What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

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Established Judicial Review

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What is Judicial Review?

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Supreme Court can determine a government action unconstitutional

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

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It indirectly elects the President

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What is Limited Government?

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The Government doesn’t have absolute power

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What is Separation of Powers?

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3 Branches have equal power

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What are Checks and Balances?

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3 Branches monitor each other

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What is Republicanism?

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Public voting for Representatives and Senators

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What is Popular Sovereignty?

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People have the power (Voting)

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What is Federalism?

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Power shared between the National and State governments