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Supreme Court reverses a law that restricts free speech......what is this an example of?
Judicial Review
In the United States we elect delegates to represent us in Congress........which constitutional principle is this?
Republicanism
Both state and federal governments have the power to tax........which constitutional principle is this?
Federalism
President rejects a bill passed by Congrees........what does this represent?
Veto or Checks and Balances
Who chooses the president if there is a tie in the Electoral College?
House of Representatives
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights demonstrates the principle of Federalism?
10th Amendment
Montesquieu's idea that a government should be divided into parts and each part has equal power
Separation of Powers
The only individual to be unanimously elected to president by the Electoral College
George Washington
Main reason colonies developed self government
The distance from Great Britain; slow communication
George Washington's cold harsh winter camp
Valley Forge
Battle during the Revolution where the Continental Army captured 2 British generals and thousands of British soldiers, and forced the British to negotiate for peace
Yorktown
Convinced foreign countries to start aiding the American colonies in their fight against Great Britain
Battle of Saratoga
Main rallying cry of the American colonists in the lead-up to the Revolution
No Taxation without Representation!
What is 6th Amendment?
Trial by jury for criminal offenses
What is 7th Amendment?
Trial by jury for civil matters (over 20$)
Which Amendment is the Right to Bear Arms?
2nd Amendment
