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1. What are the four theories of the origin of government? p.7

1. What are the four theories of the origin of government? p.7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. Which enlightenment philosophers are associated with the Social Contract Theory p.8. Montesquieu Thomas Jefferson James Madison Locke and Rousseau.

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1. What are the four theories of the origin of government? p.7

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  1. 1. What are the four theories of the origin of government?p.7 1. 2. 3. 4.

  2. 2. Which enlightenment philosophers are associated with the Social Contract Theory p.8 • Montesquieu • Thomas Jefferson • James Madison • Locke and Rousseau

  3. 3. The Social Contract Theory was developed to challenge p.7-8 • The Force Theory • Evolution Theory • The Divine Right Theory • Social Contract Theory

  4. ______ is a form of government in which the supreme authority rests with the peoplep.12 • Dictatorship • Democracy

  5. 5. Basic concept of democracy include majority_____, minority____p.19

  6. In a democracy all people have political ______p.13

  7. ______ is a government in which a single person holds unlimited political powerp. 13 • Democracy • Dictatorship • Confederate • Unitary

  8. Who is the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?p.40 • Thomas Jefferson • James Madison • Ben Franklin • John Locke

  9. The Declaration of Independence contains p.38 • A list of grievances against the King • The idea that people can abolish a government • A formal statement of independence • All of the above

  10. The Articles of the Confederation wasp.44 • Government of the Iroquois • “A firm league of Friendship” among the 13 states • A British Plot

  11. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress did not have the power to ______ p. 45

  12. The Constitution was ratified due to the inclusion of the first ten amendments known as the ____ p. 76

  13. 13. Define Federalism: a division of government between ____ and ____governments p.88-89

  14. When basic powers are distributed among the three independent branches of government it is known as: p.66 • Federalism • Democracy • Separation of Powers • Delegated Powers

  15. The 3 branches of government are _______, ______, ______p.66

  16. 16. Draw a diagram of checks and balances (page 68 as an example)

  17. How many Senators are in the U.S. Senate? Per state??How many House of Representatives are in Congress?Total Membership of Congress =p. 267 275

  18. The number of representatives (Congressmen) per state apportioned according to _____ p.267

  19. 19. Why does the number of representatives a state has in the House change? p. 267-268

  20. The Necessary and Proper Clause that implies Congress has many powers is also known as:p. 305 • States Rights • Bill of Rights • Elastic Clause

  21. 21. Chief Executive of the United States is _______. p.354-355

  22. 22. The power to impeach is: p.311 • Power to accuse, or bring charges against a government official • To remove an official from office • To try and convict an official

  23. All treaties made by the President or Secretary of State must be confirmed by the ______p.399

  24. 24. Who can the President nominate for office p.? • Governors • Cabinet Members and Supreme Court Judges • Congressmen

  25. President can serve ____ years or ______ termsp.356-357

  26. The framers called for the President to be elected by p. 366 • Direct vote of the people • Electoral College • Senate

  27. 27. List 2 duties of the Vice Presidentp.361 • 1. • 2.

  28. The Electoral College is voted in byp. 377 • The President • Senate • House of Representatives • Popular Vote (the people)

  29. How long is a term of office for a Supreme Court Justicep. 510 • 4 years • 8 years • For life • 2 years

  30. How does the Supreme Court Justice obtain a position?p. 509 • Elected • Appointed by the President • Appointed by the Senate • Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

  31. Jurisdiction is defined as: p.508 • A speedy and fair trial • Jury Duty • Authority of a court to hear a trial

  32. 32. If a case can be tried in Federal or State court, the courts have?p. 508-509 • Exclusive Jurisdiction • Concurrent Jurisdiction • Original Jurisdiction • Appellate Jurisdiction

  33. The court in which a case is first heard has?p. 509 • Exclusive Jurisdiction • Concurrent Jurisdiction • Original Jurisdiction • Appellate Jurisdiction

  34. 34. Judicial review, the power to declare a law unconstitutional, was established by which Supreme Court case? p.69 • Brown v. Board of Education • Roe v. Wade • Marbury v. Madison

  35. Implied powers derived from Congress’ power to tax were supported byp.739 • Nullification • Thomas Jefferson • Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland

  36. 36. ____is the legal process by which a person becomes a citizen of another country sometime after birth p.614 • Immigration • Migration • Naturalization • Citizenship

  37. 37. The main function of American political parties is to : p.116 • A. Nominate and elect candidates to public office • B. Inform the public • C. Fundraise for candidates • D. Vet or bond candidates to ensure they are appropriate.

  38. 38. The best way to measure public opinion is through p.217 • blogs • Polls • Canvassing

  39. 39.Groups which focus on influencing public policy for a specific issue are known asp.216 • Political Parties • Ideological Parties • Splinter Parties • Interest Groups

  40. 40. Group pressure brought to bear on legislators and executive agencies is calledp.251 • Gerrymandering • Filibustering • Bribing • Lobbying

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