What did you learn this semester?
People You Should Know
- The monarch
- The president
- Parliament
- Daniel Shays
- The Senate (powers)
- Congressmen (powers)
- James Madison
- Wesberry and Sanders
Chapter One: Foundations of Government
- What are the different types of governments?
- Compare the European Union to the Confederal System.
- How would you describe a successful government?
- What are the central functions of government?
- List the typical values held by the U.S. Government?
Chapter Two: Terms to Know
- Declaration of Independence
- Great Compromise
- Federalist papers
- Magna Carta
- Articles of Confederation
- Bicameral Governments
- Which states ratified the constitution?
Chapter Three:__________
- Congress’s powers
- Powers of the Senate
- Supremacy Clause
- Which Amendments protect people’s rights not specifically in the constitution?
- How are the powers in our government divided? Which body holds the “power to pursue”?
- What were the objectives stated by the framers of the Constitution?
- When was the Constitution ratified?
- Which governmental branch has the right to amend the Constitution?
Chapter Four:__________
- Full faith and Credit Clause
- Extradition of criminals
- Federal mandates
- Why do large universities have access to federally owned land?
- Describe the differences between the following powers: concurrent, reserved, inherent, and expressed.
- How many different types of law are there? Name them. How are they different?
Chapter Five:___________
- Impeachment trials
- Elastic Clause
- House of Representatives
- Habeas corpus
- How are congressional districts determined?
Chapter seven: The President
- War Powers Act
- Presidential Pardon
- Qualifications
- Nomination process
- 22nd Amendment
- What role do citizens play in voting for the President and Vice President?
- How can the president affect congressional actions?
- What are the powers of Congress?
