Sunday, December 12, 2010

Government Final: Study Guide!!!!

What did you learn this semester? 
People You Should Know
  1. The monarch
  2. The president
  3. Parliament
  4. Daniel Shays
  5. The Senate (powers)
  6. Congressmen (powers)
  7. James Madison
  8. Wesberry and Sanders

Chapter One: Foundations of Government
  1. What are the different types of governments?
  2. Compare the European Union to the Confederal System.
  3. How would you describe a successful government?
  4. What are the central functions of government?
  5. List the typical values held by the U.S. Government?

Chapter Two: Terms to Know
  1. Declaration of Independence
  2. Great Compromise
  3. Federalist papers
  4. Magna Carta
  5. Articles of Confederation
  6. Bicameral Governments
  7. Which states ratified the constitution?

Chapter Three:__________
  1. Congress’s powers
  2. Powers of the Senate
  3. Supremacy Clause
  4. Which Amendments protect people’s rights not specifically in the constitution?
  5. How are the powers in our government divided? Which body holds the “power to pursue”?
  6. What were the objectives stated by the framers of the Constitution?
  7. When was the Constitution ratified?
  8. Which governmental branch has the right to amend the Constitution?

Chapter Four:__________
  1. Full faith and Credit Clause
  2. Extradition of criminals
  3. Federal mandates
  4. Why do large universities have access to federally owned land?
  5. Describe the differences between the following powers: concurrent, reserved, inherent, and expressed.
  6. How many different types of law are there?  Name them. How are they different?

Chapter Five:___________
  1. Impeachment trials
  2. Elastic Clause
  3. House of Representatives
  4. Habeas corpus
  5. How are congressional districts determined?

Chapter seven: The President
  1. War Powers Act
  2. Presidential Pardon
  3. Qualifications
  4. Nomination process
  5. 22nd Amendment
  6. What role do citizens play in voting for the President and Vice President?
  7. How can the president affect congressional actions?
  8. What are the powers of Congress?

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    During this semester, I was able to refresh my mind with the fundamentals of American Government, and how it affects our live's. From reading the textbook and doing my assignments I was able to understand what goes on in America.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    This semester I was able to establish a wider view of the governments all over the world. Also, I am now much more aware of the politics than I ever was in my entire life.

    - Christopher Caldwell

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