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SS – GHSGT Review

SS – GHSGT Review. Domain 1: American Gov’t & Civics Created By: Mrs. McCall-Hubert. Social Contract Theory. Our Basic “God Given” Rights Ordained by our Creator A Deal or “Contract” We Have with our Government through God’s will

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SS – GHSGT Review

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  1. SS – GHSGT Review Domain 1: American Gov’t & Civics Created By: Mrs. McCall-Hubert

  2. Social Contract Theory • Our Basic “God Given” Rights Ordained by our Creator • A Deal or “Contract” We Have with our Government through God’s will • This Theory Implemented by John Locke “Life, Liberty & Property”

  3. Jefferson’s Declaration Of Independence – Unalienable Rights List Our Unalienable Rights Below 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. ______________________

  4. Electing Officials . . . • In Exchange for getting these unalienable rights, we give our government rights or power through electing them into office to speak on our behalf on politically and socially relevant issues

  5. We “Signed” A Contract With Our Government . . . • This Contract is our Constitution • The Government Must provide us with protection from both outside and inside forces that threaten our “God Given” Rights. • To ensure the Government doesn’t abuse its power, we created Checks & Balances

  6. Checks & Balances • 3 branches of government to keep 1 from getting too much power over the other 2 • Executive (President) • Legislative (Congress) • Judicial (Supreme Court)

  7. Q & A: • Who wrote the D.O.I.? ____________________ • Who was his inspiration? _______________ • What are our unalienable rights? _________ _______________________________________ • What does the government get for ensuring our rights? _________________ • What if the government doesn’t hold up its end of the deal? _________________________

  8. Civics Matching Terms . . . * * * TERMS * * * 1. Rule of Law _____ 2. Popular Sovereignty _____ 3. Checks & Balances _____ 4. Federalism _____ 5. Ratification _____ * * * DEFINITIONS * * * A. Allowing the people to vote on controversial laws / no gov’t B. Method of avoiding a monarchy C. Formally approving an amendment D. No One is Above the Law E. Government Hierarchy where the Federal government reigns supreme over state and local governments

  9. Checks & Balances . . . Executive • What are the Duties and Responsibilities of . . . • Legislative____________ ________________________ • Judicial ______________ ________________________ • Executive: ____________ ________________________ Judicial Legislative

  10. Checks & Balances . . . Executive • Who is in the . . . • Legislative____________ ________________________ • Judicial ______________ ________________________ • Executive: ____________ ________________________ Judicial Legislative

  11. Checks & Balances . . . Executive • What are the term limits & requirements for the . . . • Legislative_(Next Slide)_ ________________________ • Judicial ______________ ________________________ • Executive: ____________ ________________________ Judicial Legislative

  12. Legislative Branch (Bicameral) • Senate: • Terms: ______ • Age Minimum: ______ • Term Limit(s): ______ • US Resident: ______ • Per State: _______ • Nationally: _______ • Duties: _____________ ______________________ • House of Representatives: • Terms: ______ • Age Minimum: ______ • Term Limit (s): ______ • US Resident: ______ • Per State: _______ • Nationally: _______ • Duties: _____________ ______________________

  13. The Presidency . . . • Titles (Identify All 7) : • 1. _________________________________ • 2. ________________________________ • 3. _________________________________ • 4. _________________________________ • 5. _________________________________ • 6. _________________________________ • 7. _________________________________

  14. The Presidency Continued . . . • Impeachment Process: * Definition: ___________________ _____________________________ • Step 1: ________________________ • Step 2: ________________________

  15. The Presidency Continued . . . What is the Function of the Cabinet? _______________________________ _______________________________ Give An Example of this Function: ______________________________ ______________________________

  16. Our First Constitution • Articles of Confederation • Only 1 Branch of Government • Shays Rebellion • Constitutional Convention to create U.S. Constitution

  17. Whiskey Rebellion • President Washington put down rebellion • Proved Federal Government was powerful enough to handle internal conflicts, UNLIKE the Weak Articles of Confederation

  18. Federalism . . .

  19. Powers of the U.S. Constitution • Delegated or Federal Powers (Enumerated & Implied): GiveExample _________________ • Reserved or State Powers: GiveExample _________________ • Concurrent or Shared Powers: Give Example ________________ • Bonus Question: Do you know the name of our 1st Constitution & why it was replaced?

  20. Clauses of U.S. Constitution • Supremacy Clause (Federal Law is All Powerful) • Elastic Clause (Constitution changes as America does) • Bonus: What is the difference between • “Enumerated & Implied Powers? How are they the same? Answer on Following Slide!!!

  21. Enumerated Vs. Implied . . . Define Enumerated: __________________________ ____________________________________________ Define Implied: ______________________________ ____________________________________________ Difference Between the Two: ___________________ ____________________________________________ Similarities Between the Two: __________________ ____________________________________

  22. Q & A: Answer on Next Slide 1. Example of Enumerated Power? 2. Example of Implied Power? 3. What Amendment guarantees State Rights? 4. Example of a Federal Power? 5. Example of State Power? 6. Example of Concurrent Power? 7. Number of Supreme Court Justices?

  23. Q & A Answers . . . 1. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________ 4. ______________________________________ 5. ______________________________________ 6. ______________________________________ 7. ______________________________________

  24. America’s First Political Parties

  25. Judicial Review . . . • Established with the Court Case of _____________ Vs. _____________ • After losing the 1800 Election to Jefferson, President John Adams (2nd President) attempted to overstep his powers by appointing additional Supreme Court Justices to maintain his Political Party, the Federalists, would control the Judicial Branch since they were losing control of the Executive Branch • Result: Supreme Court Ruled Adams action was an abuse of power and by reinforcing “Checks and Balances” these “Midnight Judges” appointments did NOT hold up.

  26. Bill of Rights . . . • Demanded by Anti-Federalists • To Ensure Protection of States and Individual Citizens from the Federal Government • Made up of First 10 Amendments

  27. Identifying Amendments That Protect Individuals & States from Federal Government Abuses Using the Amendments Listed Below, Match the Correct Description  with the correct Amendment(s). Some Amendments Will be Used More than Once & Some Not At All. 1st, 4th, 5th, 10th, 14th, 16th 1. Rights of the Accused ______ 2. Guarantees Citizenship to those born in America or naturalized ______ 3. You Do NOT have to testify against your spouse in a criminal matter _____ 4. Libel & Slander established when this Amendment was violated ______ 5. First National Income Tax Became Law ______ 6. Titled as Rights for the States _____ 7. I cannot be punished for practicing Hinduism or Islam _______

  28. We Are Entitled to “Due Process” • Due Process is Defined as = The Government must Respect ALL Our Rights Owed to a Person According to Law • Identify the 5 Parts of the 1st Amendment 1st Amendment

  29. We Are Entitled to “Due Process” • Due Process Rights are found primarily in the 1st & 5th Amendments. Identify and explain each part of the 5th Amendment • Explain on Lines: ____________________ ____________________ 5th Amendment

  30. Identifying Amendments That Guarantee & Establish Voting Rights (Suffrage) Using the Amendments Listed Below, Match the Correct Description  with the correct Amendment(s). Some Amendments May be Used More than Once & Some May Not Be Used At All. 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th 1. Rights for All Males to Vote _______ 2. Guaranteeing Washington, D.C. Electoral Votes in Presidential Elections ________ * Why does D.C. need this Amendment? _____________________ _________________________________ * How many Electoral Votes does D.C. get? ________ 3. Women’s Suffrage? _______ 4. All Citizens 18 year old or older granted suffrage ________ 5. Abolished charging someone to vote, known as a “Poll Tax” _______

  31. 14th Amendment is the Balance Between Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Personal Rights Spelled Out in the Constitution Broad / Vague ----------------------------------- Implementation of Civil Liberties to Prevent Government Abuses These Change as Our Interpretation of Law Changes Specific Example of Civil Liberties: Freedom of Speech Example of Civil Rights: Applying one’s Freedom of Speech by stating the U.S. government should not be involved in a war in Iraq because they are doing it for the wrong reasons. In other words, they are NOT fighting for democracy but the financial benefit of Oil Rights

  32. Responsibilities & Privileges of Citizenships • Obeying Laws • Paying Taxes • Serving on a Jury • Voting • Public Service (Such as Military Service) • Respect for Differing Opinions

  33. Elections . . . • What Method of Voting is Used in Almost All American Elections? ___________________ • What is the exception of this type of voting process? _________________________ • When is this exception used (in what type of election)? _________________________ • What does “Winner Take All” Stand for? _______________________________________

  34. America’s Foreign Policy (Match Correct Term With Description) • Diplomacy • Aid • Treaties • Sanctions • Military Intervention • Use of Military Force to Enforce Foreign Policy • Providing Economic, Military, Social or Humanitarian Assistance to those in need • Peace agreement after war or in relation to trade among nations • Penalties, such as trade restrictions, that represent America’s response to another national actions • Communication between nations

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