In the 1780s, the national government under the Articles of Confederation established its authority in the Northwest Territory by

A fundamental principle of a republican form of government is that

What was a major argument used by the Antifederalists to oppose ratifying the Constitution?

The judicial branch of government can check the legislative branch of government by

Which government action is directly related to the "clear and present danger" doctrine established in 'Schenck v. United States' (1919)?

The Populist movement of the 1890s and the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s are similar in that both movements were attempts to

The primary aim of the writers of the United States Constitution was to

The power of the president to veto laws and the power of the House of Representatives to impeach are examples of

As stated in the United States Constitution, which group is directly elected by the people?

Which statement most accurately describes the principle of federalism?

The Supreme Court decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) resulted in

Which action was an attempt by southern state governments after the Civil War to limit the rights of African Americans?

W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington strongly disagreed over the

Which idea best expresses the philosophy of Progressive reformers?

The Palmer Raids after World War I were controversial because the federal government