1. If the law in question applies to the U. S. Constitution, the case must be heard in a federal court. True or False? 2. A gives guidance to other judges by offering a model upon which to base their own decisions on similar cases. (fill in the blank)
3. A judge writes an , which offers a detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind the court's decision. (fill in the blank) *

Examine the causes, course, and consequences of united states westward expansion and its growing diplomatic assertiveness (war of 1812, convention of 1818, adams-onis treaty, missouri compromise, monroe doctrine, trail of tears, texas annexation, manifest destiny, oregon territory, mexican american war/mexican cession, california gold rush, compromise of 1850, kansas nebraska act, gadsden purchase).