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8 Cards in this Set
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agenda
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a list of things that need to be accomplished
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bureaucracy
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the departments and workers that make up the federal government
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midnight judge
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the last minute appointments of judges made by the outgoing Pres. before leaving office
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Marbury vs. Madison
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this case established the power of judicial review
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judicial review
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the power enables courts to deciede whether laws passed by Congress are constitutional and allows federal courts to review state laws and state courts decisions to determine if they are in keeping with the federal Constitution.
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Lousianna Purchase
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Monroe and Livingston offered Napoleon $15 million to buy Louisanna on behalf of the US.
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Louis and Clark Expedition
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Congress finance Jefferson's call for an expedition to explore the area included in the Louisanna Purchase.
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embargo
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a restriction on trade
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