Benchmark 1 Flashcards
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What was the political slogan during the AR?
A
No taxation without representation.
1
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What is the power of the purse ?
A
The colonial legislature controlling the taxes that pay the Governors.
2
Q
What was the stamp act ?
A
To pay for British troops that stayed in Boston .
3
Q
What were the Va and NJ plans ?
A
Va was 4 large states and population determined your # of representatives and NJ was 4 small states and equal representation .
4
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What were the Virginia and Kent Resolutions ?
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The state has powers to decide wether a law goes into effect or not.
5
Q
What was Marbury vs Madison ?
A
A case ruling saying that Supreme Court has the ability to declare an act of congress unconstitutional .
