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EOC Goal Review

EOC Goal Review. Civics and Econ. Goal 1. Goal One. What was the 1 st representative government in the 13 colonies ? Answer: House of Burgesses What was the Mayflower Compact? Answer: gov’t of the Pilgrims and it provided a direct democracy. Goal One.

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EOC Goal Review

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  1. EOC Goal Review Civics and Econ. Goal 1

  2. Goal One • What was the 1st representative government in the 13 colonies ? • Answer: House of Burgesses • What was the Mayflower Compact? • Answer: gov’t of the Pilgrims and it provided a direct democracy

  3. Goal One • This was a economic system used by England where the British used the American colonies for resources? • Answer: Mercantilism • To help pay huge war debts of the French and Indian War, what did the English do to the colonies? • Answer: place high taxes on them

  4. Goal One • What was a major cause of the American Revolution? • Answer: taxation without representation • Why did the Puritans leave England? • Answer: they came to America to worship as they saw fit

  5. Goal One • To protest a tea tax what did the colonists do in Boston? • Answer: dumped the tea in the Boston Harbor it became known as the Boston Tea Party • After the Boston Tea Party, what did the British pass, and what did it cause the colonist to think about? • Answer: Intolerable Acts/ caused the colonists to consider independence

  6. Goal One • What did Thomas Paine write and what did it call for? • Answer: Common Sense/ called for the Americans to declare independence from England

  7. Goal One • What were each of the following colonies known for? • New England- shipbuilding and factories • Middle Colonies- grain and wheat • Southern colonies- huge plantations, slavery, cotton, tobacco, and rice • What is triangular trade? • Answer: trade between the West Indies, the Colonies, and England

  8. Goal One • Document written in 1215 limiting the King’s power? • Answer:Magna Carta • The Second Continental Congress signed this on 07-04-1776? • Answer:Declaration of Independence

  9. Goal One • This describes the idea that the British had not paid enough attention to the colonies which allowed them to become politically independent? • Answer: Salatary Neglect • According to the Declaration of Independence what was the purpose of gov’t? • Answer:to protect people’s rights

  10. Goal One • Where was the 1st battle of the American Revolution? • Answer: Lexington/Concord Ma. • What battle was the turning point of the American Revolution? • Answer: Saratoga • Were did Cornwallis surrender to Washington at? • Answer: Yorktown

  11. Goal One • What was the 1st written plan to govern the country? • Answer: Articles of Confederation • What were the weak points of the AC? • Answer: Est. a weak national gov’t, states had more power, the national gov’t could not tax, and no leader or national courts

  12. Goal One • Why was the Treaty of Paris important to America? • Answer: provided France as an ally • Under the AC what did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 do? • Answer: provided a method for new states to be admitted to the US

  13. Goal One • The uprising known as Shay’s Rebellion was in protest of? • Answer:high state taxes that forced farmers into debt • As a result of Shay’s Rebellion what did it demonstrate about the national gov’t? • Answer: weak national gov’t, and led to another meeting of state reps. In Philadelphia to revise the AC, and the gov’t was to weak to protect the people

  14. Goal One • What was a major issue at the Constitution Convention? • Answer:representation of states in the national gov’t • Large states favored the Virginia Plan why? • Answer: based on Population • Smaller populated states favored the New Jersey Plan why? • Answer: equal representation to all states

  15. Goal One • What was the Great Compromise? • Answer:called for two houses House of Reps. Based on population and the Senate based on two reps. From each state (equal) • What was the 3/5 Compromise? • Answer: decided how slaves would be counted as population

  16. Goal One • What had to happen to make the Constitution official? • Answer: passed or ratified by ¾ of the states • Who were the Federalist and what did they support? • Answer: supported passing the Constitution, wrote a series of articles called the Federalist Papers which helped to explain the changes to the Constitution, their leaders were Madison and Hamilton

  17. Goal One • Who were the Anti-federalists and what did they believe? • Answer:they believed that the Constitution had sacrificed too many states rights in favor of National Gov’t. They also said the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights, leaders were Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams

  18. Goal One • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, who inspired him? • Answer: English philosopher John Locke

  19. EOC Goal Review Goal 2 (Constitution)

  20. Goal 2 • What part of the Constitution explains the goals of our gov’t? • Answer: The Preamble • What divides the national gov’t into 3 branches? • Answer:Separation of powers

  21. Goal 2 • What are the three branches of gov’t? • Answer: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial • This is a system of gov’t where the power is divided between the national gov’t and the state gov’t? • Answer: Federalism

  22. Goal 2 • In the Federalist system the nation gov’t law is supreme, what is this called? • Answer: The Supremacy Clause • Who heads the Legislative Branch, and what is it’s main job? • Answer:Congress/ makes the laws

  23. Goal 2 • Who heads the Executive Branch and what is it’s main job? • Answer:The President/ enforce or carry out the laws • Who heads up the Judicial Branch and what is it’s main job? • Answer: The Supreme Court/ interprets the law

  24. Goal 2 • What is the system that each branch uses to check the power of another branch? • Answer: Checks and Balances • What are the 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution called? • Answer: The Bill of Rights

  25. Goal 2 • What do our Bill of Rights contain? • Answer: Civil liberties • Powers of Congress listed in the Constitution are called? • Answer: Enumerated Powers (declare war, coin money, regulate trade, and est. a military)

  26. Goal 2 • What gives Congress wide use of implied power (powers not found in the Constitution)? • Answer: Necessary and Proper Clause • Powers that all level of gov’t may use are called? • Answer: Concurrent Powers

  27. Goal 2 • What powers belong to the states? • Answer: Reserved Powers • What Constitutional Amendment gives states reserved powers? • Answer: 10th Amendment

  28. Goal 2 • Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition are rights granted by what amendment? • Answer: 1st Amendment • What amendment protects you from unlawful searches and seizures? • Answer: 4th Amendment

  29. Goal 2 • This provides for no self incrimination or testifying against oneself in a court of law • Answer: 5th Amendment • This provides a lawyer for people who can’t afford one • Answer: 6th Amendment • This gives citizens equal protection and due process • Answer: 14th Amendment

  30. Goal 2 • What is a bill of attainder • Answer: Congress can make no law that takes away citizens right to a trial • What are the Amendments that affect voting • Answer: 15th-former male slaves, 19th women’s suffrage, 24th no poll tax to vote, and 26th gave 18 years olds the right to vote

  31. Goal 2 • This Indian Nation gov’t is similar to the US because it has a central gov’t • Answer: Iriquois Indian Nation • According to the Constitution no person can be put on trial twice for the same offense. What is this called • Answer: double jeopardy • A restaurant refusing to serve minorities is a violation of what amendment • Answer: 14th Amendment

  32. Goal 2 • What was the original purpose of the 14th Amendment • Answer: gave former slaves citizenship and equality within the law • What is the two step process needed to add an amendment • Answer: 2/3 vote in Congress then being passed by ¾ of the states • What two Amendments deal with presidential proceedings • Answer: 22nd Amendment limits the president to two terms and the 25th est. presidential succession

  33. Goal 2 • What is the only Amendment ever repealed • Answer: 18th Amendment (Prohibition of Alcohol) • What Amendment called for its appeal • Answer: 21st Amendment

  34. Goal 2 Branches of Government

  35. Goal 2 • Members of Congress serve _____________ terms? • Answer: Unlimited terms • A term for a member of the House of Reps. Is • Answer: two years • A term for a Senator is • Answer: six years • The House of Reps. Is based on • Answer: Population for each state (or every 10 years by the Census) • In the Senate it is based on • Answer: Equality (2 per each state)

  36. Goal 2 • What is Reapportionment? • Answer: it the redrawing of the House of Reps. Based on the Census to see if states lose or gain reps. • What are special powers of the House of Reps.? • Answer: If the electoral college can support a winner for the House of Reps. Pick, tax, appropriation, or bills of revenue must start here, and the HR starts impeachment charges against federal officials

  37. Goal 2 • What are the special powers of the Senate? • Answer: approve all treaties, confirm presidential appointees, and impeachment trial are held in the senate • A bill is a proposed law. Who can propose one? • Answer: any member of Congress

  38. Goal 2 • What happens when a bill differs in the HR and Senate? • Answer: a conference committee must work out a compromise in the bill • What is a filibuster? • Answer: a long speech in the senate to delay action on a bill • How do you end a filibuster? • Answer: calling for a cloture vote (3/5 of the senators must vote to end the filibuster)

  39. Goal 2 • How are members of Congress punished for violations? • Answer: Censure- warning in front of other members and expulsion- kicked out by 2/3 vote • What are the qualifications for Senator • Answer: 30 years of age, live in the US for 9 years, and live in the state where elected • Congress has the power to est. what kind of courts? • Answer: special courts called inferior courts

  40. Goal 2 • What is the Franking Privilege? • Answer: it is the free mail service for members of Congress • Who is the commander in chief of the military? • Answer: the president • The president serves a _________ and may serve only ___________ • Answer: four year term/ two terms

  41. Goal 2 • What are the qualification for president? • Answer: 35 years of age, a citizen at birth, and lived in the US for 14 years. • Who assists the president in his executive duties? • Answer: his cabinet which are a group of advisors of each executive department. • What is the only duty listed for the vice-president in the Constitution? • Answer: leader of the senate (can only vote if there is a tie.)

  42. Goal 2 • Who appoints federal judges? • Answer: President appoints and the Senate confirms • What are other roles of the president? • Answer: chief diplomat, chief of state, chief executive, and party leader. • What is an example of a executive agency that helps the president carry out the law? • Answer: FBI

  43. Goal 2 • What are the three levels of federal courts? • Answer: District, US Court of Appeals, and US Supreme Court • How many justices sit on the US Supreme Court, and who heads it? • Answer: nine/ Chief Justice • What is the rule of four? • Answer: only 4 justices are needed to decide whether or not to hear a case

  44. Goal 2 • What is a dissenting opinion by the Supreme Court? • Answer: Judges that disagree with court ruling and it could provide fuel for future arguments on other cases. • What type of cases do federal courts have jurisdiction? • Answer: bank robbery and espionage (spying) • What are the qualifications to be a senator? • Answer: must be 30yoa, live in the US for 9 yrs., live in the state where he is elected.

  45. Civics and Econ. EOC Review Goals 3&4

  46. Goals 3&4 • The NC Constitution is organized like what other constitution? • Answer: The US Constitution • In NC the Legislature is called the _________, and is made up of the ___________ and the _________. • Answer: General Assembly, House of Reps., & Senate • In NCwho is the head of the executive branch? • Answer: The Governor

  47. Goals 3&4 • In NC there are four levels of court what are they and what do they do? • Answer: District-handles misdemeanors, Superior- handles felonies, NC Courts of Appeals, & NC Supreme Court • What was NC Supreme Court Case (Leandro v. NC) about? • Answer: all children must be given an equal access to education in every county in NC. • What is the largest expenditure at the state and local levels? • Answer: Education

  48. Goals 3&4 • What is the main source of revenue at the state level? • Answer: income tax & sales tax • What is the main source of revenue at the local level? • Answer: Property Tax • Where are zoning laws enforced & what do they do? • Answer: They are enforced at the local level • They protect property owners, tell how land is to be used, & control growth in a community.

  49. Goals 3&4 • What is Annexation? • Answer: when a city wants to grow they can annex or take in land from the county • What is Eminent Domain? • Answer: The right of local and state gov’ts to condemn private property for public use. • In NC what did giving the power of veto to the governor do? • Answer: strengthen the power of the executive branch.

  50. Goals 3&4 • What are local ordinances and who passes them? • Answer: they cover laws on the local levels, and are passed by city councils, and boards of county commissioners. • Who is in-charge of the county law enforcement, courthouse, & jail? • Answer: Sheriff • The NC Constitution contains a declaration of rights which can be compared to? • Answer: The Bill of Rights

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