What principle was affirmed in the Supreme Court case of Marbury vs. Madison?

a. the right of the citizens to criticize their government
b. the right of the Supreme Court to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional
c. the right of Congress to declare war
d. the right of states to nullify an act of Congress that they deem unconstitutional


Ans: b. the right of the Supreme Court to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following was not a goal of the Populist and Farmer's Alliance movements?

A) nationalization the railroads. B) an increased money supply. C) a higher protective tariff. D) direct election of U.S. senators. E) a graduated income tax.

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In 1798, Americans became involved in a "Quasi-War" with __________

A) Spain B) England C) the Iroquois D) France

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Revivalists during the period of the Great Awakening differed in the doctrines they preached. However, most followers of revivalists accepted all except:

a. an emotional appeal to turn their lives over to Jesus b. a commitment to live a more Christian life c. the tactics and messages of the "New Lights" d. a belief that Congregational theology showed the Lord's way

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