Final Grudge Ball Units 1-5

Explain the purpose of government. Unit 1 Explain the purpose of government.

Identify 4 theories and characteristics that define origin of state

What is democracy? What is a republic?

Name three documents that influenced the US Constitution

What are the Articles of Confederation?

Name 3 disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation.

What did the Three- fifths compromise refer to?

What is an Anti- federalist What is an Anti- federalist? What beliefs did they have about government?

What is a federalist? What beliefs did they have about government?

Outline the structure of the US Constitution 7 articles and a bill of rights—expanded to 27 amendments

What does popular sovereignty mean?

What is federalism?

What is separation of powers?

What is Judicial Review?

What is Checks and Balances?

What does enumerated powers mean?

What is the formal amendment process?

What is the informal amendment process?

What is cooperative federalism?

What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

What is extradition?

What is the Spoils system? Unit 2 What is the Spoils system?

What is an interest group?

What is an open primary?

What is a closed primary?

What is hard money?

What is soft money?

What is a political party? Name three.

The Civil War brought about the era of which political party?

What has been a trend in American Voting?

Give two examples of how we are politically socialized.

Name two things that keep people from voting

What is the most significant and lasting predictor of how a person will vote?

Independent voters are usually described as:

When is the general election held?

Who sets the election laws?

Who nominates those who run for public office?

Why is public opinion difficult to define?

What is the best way to measure public opinion?

Define Intensity in relationship to public opinion.

Define Stability in relationship to public opinion.

What is an amicus curiae brief?

What is lobbying?

Why is a committee chairmen important? Unit 3 Why is a committee chairmen important?

What is eminent domain?

What is the Speech or Debate clause of Article 1 Section 6 of the Constitution?

Name the qualifications for House of Representatives to be in congress.

Name the qualifications for Senators to be in congress

What is the difference between liberal and strict construction?

What does it mean to impeach?

What is a conference committee?

What is McCulloch v. Maryland?

Why do we have a bicameral Congress?

What is the Franking Privilege?

Who approves presidential appointments?

What is the election cycle for Senators?

What is a term of congress?

Explain the difference between a delegate and a trustee in congress.

Explain the difference between “recess” and “adjourning congress.”

What is the commerce power?

What do select committees do in congress?

Why might one state district be smaller than another state district?

Name the president’s roles. Unit 4 Name the president’s roles.

What are the formal qualifications to become president?

How has the office of president changed over time?

Describe the pay and benefits of a president.

Name the constitutional provisions for presidential succession and disability.

Describe the role of the Vice President.

Describe the role of the electoral college.

Name the steps for running for president.

Why is Article II of the Constitution an outline of the presidential office?

What is the “take care” clause?

What is the appointment power?

What is executive privilege?

Explain the difference between a treaty and an Executive Order.

What is a legislative power that the President has?

What is a judicial power the President has? The ability to pardon

What is the federal bureaucracy?

What is the purpose of a bureaucracy?

Describe the Executive Office of the President.

Explain how members of the Cabinet are chosen.

What is an independent agency?

Name a government corporation.

How does the Constitution allow the government to be financed?

What is deficit spending and public debt?

What is an entitlement program?

Define Fiscal Policy.

Define Monetary policy.

Define isolationism, internationalism, and foreign policy.

What is the Dual Court System? Unit 5 What is the Dual Court System?

What is federal jurisdiction?

What is the difference between Exclusive and Concurrent jurisdiction?

Define plaintiff and defendant.

John from Michigan sues Harold from Mass for $90,000 in damages—Which Jurisdiction?

What is appellate court?

How are judges chosen?

What are the formal qualifications for judges?

Explain Judicial Restraint and Judicial Activism.

What rights are guaranteed by the constitution but are not absolute?

What does the 14th amendement have to do with Civil Rights? Selective incorporation.

Name the difference in terms: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.

What is the Establishment Clause?

What is the Free Exercise Clause?

Define Due Process

Name the Steps of Justice.