The landmark early u. s. supreme court case of marbury v. madison recognized the right of courts to exercise judicial review in order to determine the constitutionality of laws.

What ancient principles traditions and events have shaped the system of government we have today?

Why did Thurgood Marshall cite the Fourteenth Amendment to argue that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional? The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law.

Winning which World War II battle allowed the Allied forces to protect strategic locations for trade and resources in the Mediterranean region? Battle of El Alamein Battle of Stalingrad Battle of Britain Battle of Midway

Why did the authors of the United States Constitution create a system of Checks and balances?

After ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, how many African Americans served in Congress in the late 1800s? less than five about twenty more than fifty about one hundred Mark this and return Save and Exit Next Submit

Rome's location made it a center for trade throughout the?

In a democratic republic, citizens elect representatives who a-speak on their behalf in the government. b-get to tell everyone what to do. c-serve for life, and then pass their seat on to their eldest child.

Which is an accurate description of a political change in Europe after 1980? A. The U. S. S. R grew as three new republics joined the communist bloc. B. Communist East Germany and democratic West Germany went to war and are still fighting. C.

Many illnesses spread on the Middle Passage. Which of the following was NOT one of them? a. smallpox c. measles b. scurvy d. mumps

This leader of the Protestant reformation was known for translating the Bible to English