Thomas Jefferson's decision to initiate the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was an early example of the exercising of ________ presidential powers.

Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution says, "The President, Vice President, and all Civil Officers of the United States,shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high crimes and Misdemeanors."

Explain what this means. What would your criteria be for impeachment? What will be an ideal response?

Between 1789 and the Civil War, the Supreme Court was primarily occupied with the issues of

A) states' rights and slavery. B) trade relations and states' rights. C) national supremacy and trade relations. D) the nation-state relationship. E) commerce and civil liberties.