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Mid-Term History
Manifest Destiny
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Federalism | The division of powers between state and fedral government. |
| Manifest Destiny | The believe that it is our destiny to control coast to coast (westward expansion) |
| Legislative Branch | -Congress -Makes laws -Impeach president |
| Judicial Branch | -Supreme court -Interpret laws -Declare laws unconstitutional |
| Executive Branch | -President -Execute laws -Veto laws over Legislative |
| Bill of rights | The first 10 amendments that out line people's rights. |
| Why do we have checks and balances? | No one branch can have more power over the other. |
| Transcontinental Railroad | Spreads from east coast to west coast. |
| Homestead Act (1862) | The government gives you 160 acres of land if you move west. |
| Pacific Railroad Act (1862) | The government told railroad companies to build railroads. |
| What is the reason for westward expansion? | -Trade -Mining -Farm land |